2002 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Golf. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Forester weights approximately 281 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester 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, 2000 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Golf. (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Golf. 2000 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2002 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2002 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Golf | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model | Golf | Forester |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4148 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1735 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2512 mm | 2530 mm |
