2009 Hyundai H1 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Hyundai H1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (141 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai H1 | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | H1 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 16.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
