2010 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Chevrolet Nubira
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Golf and 2010 Chevrolet Nubira were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 61 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. 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 (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Chevrolet Nubira | |
Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
Model | Golf | Nubira |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1346 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4201 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |