2009 Tata Safari vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 815 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. 2000 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Safari | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Safari | Golf |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4148 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1735 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2512 mm |
