2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 112 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (181 Nm). This means 2011 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
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2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Tucson | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 320 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4201 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |