2004 Fiat Doblo vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Doblo. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 33 kg more than 2004 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (165 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Doblo | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Doblo | Golf |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
