2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Sprinter 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 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 660 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (126 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sprinter | Golf |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2370 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
