2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (119 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 382 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
Model | PT Cruiser | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 9.2 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 | 1613 kg | 1231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |