2004 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Ulysse 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Ulysse (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 440 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.
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 Fiat Ulysse (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
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2004 Fiat Ulysse | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Ulysse | Golf |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1736 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |