2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 137 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
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 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. 2008 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Taurus | 2009 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Taurus | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 55 L |