2008 Chevrolet Vivant vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Vivant 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Vivant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. (119 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Vivant weights approximately 26 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Vivant | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vivant | Golf |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
