2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa 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 1,598 cc, 2008 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 Opel Corsa (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (127 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
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2008 Opel Corsa | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Corsa | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1390 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 139 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |