2000 Mahindra Commander vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2000 Mahindra Commander and 2000 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2000 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 265 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2000 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mahindra Commander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mahindra Commander | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Mahindra | Volkswagen |
Model | Commander | Golf |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2112 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4148 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1735 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2512 mm |