2007 Hyundai Atos vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Atos is newer by 2 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 460 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (165 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Atos | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Atos | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1085 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
