2004 Kia Towner vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Kia Towner 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Kia Towner. (38 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Towner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 114 kg more than 2004 Kia Towner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Towner | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Towner | Golf |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2520 mm |
