2004 Subaru Baja vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Baja (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 290 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja 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, 2004 Subaru Baja (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
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2004 Subaru Baja | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Baja | Golf |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 55 L |