2009 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 2009 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2009 Mitsubishi Raider and 2009 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen GTI. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 485 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen GTI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen GTI, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mitsubishi Raider (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen GTI. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen GTI.
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2009 Mitsubishi Raider | 2009 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Raider | GTI |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |