2000 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 2011 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen GTD is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Pride Wagon would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen GTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen GTD (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen GTD should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen GTD weights approximately 589 kg more than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. 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, 2011 Volkswagen GTD (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen GTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Pride Wagon | 2011 Volkswagen GTD | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pride Wagon | GTD |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2578 mm |
