2005 Acura EL vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura EL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura EL would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura EL (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Acura EL.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura EL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura EL. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura EL | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
Model | EL | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1204 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |