1998 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. (73 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 214 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf | Touran |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
