2009 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, both 2009 Volkswagen Golf and 2009 SsangYong Chairman H were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (275 HP) has 171 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 328 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Chairman H 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 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Golf, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Golf | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Volkswagen | SsangYong |
| Model | Golf | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 275 HP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
