2004 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2011 Nissan Cube is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 106 kg more than 2011 Nissan Cube.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Golf | Cube |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1289 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
