2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Sportline vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf Variant 2.0
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Sportline and 2008 Volkswagen Golf Variant 2.0 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 Variant 2.0 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf Variant 2.0 (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Sportline. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf Variant 2.0 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Sportline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf Variant 2.0 weights approximately 109 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Sportline. 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 Variant 2.0 (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Sportline. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf Variant 2.0 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Sportline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Sportline | 2008 Volkswagen Golf Variant 2.0 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf | Golf |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
