2007 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Colorado and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 2007 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Chevrolet Colorado | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Colorado | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |