2001 Opel Filo vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Filo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Filo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Opel Filo. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Filo.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (315 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Filo. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Filo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Filo | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Filo | Golf |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
