2010 Renault Symbol vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2010 Renault Symbol 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 Symbol (104 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Symbol should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 314 kg more than 2010 Renault Symbol.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (230 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Symbol. (148 Nm). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Symbol | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Symbol | Golf |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4261 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1639 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1439 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2473 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
