2004 Kia Retona vs. 2000 Volkswagen Hac

To start off, 2004 Kia Retona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Hac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Hac would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Hac (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Hac should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 539 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Hac.

Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volkswagen Hac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Volkswagen Hac (310 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen Hac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona. 2000 Volkswagen Hac has automatic transmission and 2004 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 2004 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Volkswagen Hac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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