2001 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 578 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 GMC Safari (338 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. (264 Nm). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2005 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Safari | GTI |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
