2004 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (231 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 548 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (363 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Nissan Pathfinder | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Pathfinder | Golf |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1808 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |