2005 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Chrysler 200
To start off, 2011 Chrysler 200 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler 200 (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler 200 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chrysler 200 (225 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2011 Chrysler 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Chrysler 200 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chrysler |
| Model | Golf | 200 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2766 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
