2003 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2003 Honda Accord and 2003 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Golf (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2003 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 155 kg more than 2003 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Accord | 2003 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Golf |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |