2008 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Kalos and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 249 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Kalos. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Kalos.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Kalos 2008 Volkswagen Golf
Make Chevrolet Volkswagen
Model Kalos Golf
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1150 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 71 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 104 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 68.5 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 157 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.7 seconds 11.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1035 kg 1284 kg
Vehicle Length 3890 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 55 L


 

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