2010 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 1 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 581 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Golf | Cuore |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1346 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4201 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |
