2003 Hyundai Accent vs. 2003 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2003 Hyundai Accent 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Accent (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 222 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Accent.
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 (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Accent. 2003 Hyundai Accent has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Hyundai Accent | 2003 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accent | Golf |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
