2010 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Golf and 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,428 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 196 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
Make | Volkswagen | Chrysler |
Model | Golf | PT Cruiser |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4199 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 4.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |