2007 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Trajet 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 2,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Trajet (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Trajet should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 420 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Hyundai Trajet (255 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
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2007 Hyundai Trajet | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Trajet | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1713 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |