2004 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Elantra 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Elantra. 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 (280 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Elantra. (183 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Elantra | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Elantra | Golf |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
