2000 Plymouth Neon vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 399 kg more than 2000 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Plymouth Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Plymouth Neon | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Neon | Golf |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1508 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |
