2005 Peugeot 307 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 307 and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Peugeot 307 | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
Model | 307 | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1336 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |