2010 Renault Fluence vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2010 Renault Fluence and 2010 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Fluence (140 HP) has 36 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Fluence should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 89 kg more than 2010 Renault Fluence.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Fluence | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fluence | Golf |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 104 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4618 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1809 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2702 mm | 2578 mm |
