2009 Lancia Thesis vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Lancia Thesis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 599 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 2009 Lancia Thesis (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. 2009 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Lancia Thesis | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Thesis | Golf |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |