2010 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 701 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.
Because 2012 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
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2010 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Volkswagen | SsangYong |
Model | Golf | Rexton |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4199 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |