2004 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2004 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier and 2004 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen GTI (180 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 107 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen GTI (235 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2004 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Cavalier | GTI |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 235 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |