2002 Peugeot 306 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2002 Peugeot 306 and 2002 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 306. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Volkswagen Golf (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Peugeot 306 | 2002 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
Model | 306 | Golf |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4148 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1735 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2512 mm |