2001 Seat Arosa vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Seat Arosa. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Arosa weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2001 Seat Arosa (236 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm). This means 2001 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Arosa | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Arosa | Golf |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1289 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2520 mm |
