2007 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 454 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Chrysler 300 (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 2010 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chrysler |
| Model | Golf | 300 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
