1998 Buick Century vs. 2004 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen GTI (180 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Century weights approximately 166 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen GTI.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Buick Century (251 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. (235 Nm). This means 1998 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Century | 2004 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Century | GTI |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
