2004 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2004 Volkswagen Golf and 2004 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 53 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2004 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Golf | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | Golf | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1348 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.2 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
