2004 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Daewoo Kalos and 2004 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 246 kg more than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Kalos. (105 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Kalos.
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2004 Daewoo Kalos | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Daewoo | Volkswagen |
Model | Kalos | Golf |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75.6 mm |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |