2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Ford Taurus 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 231 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
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 (280 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
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2004 Ford Taurus | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Taurus | Golf |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 280 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |