2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | V8 Vantage | Golf |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |