2009 Volkswagen Rabbit vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit and 2009 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Golf.
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 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2009 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Rabbit | Golf |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2480 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |