2005 Saturn Relay vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Saturn Relay 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Relay (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2005 Saturn Relay is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay 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, 2005 Saturn Relay (299 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (172 Nm). This means 2005 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn Relay | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Saturn | Volkswagen |
| Model | Relay | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
