2010 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen GTI 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. Both 2010 Volkswagen Golf and 2011 Volkswagen GTI are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen GTI. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Golf | GTI |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4201 mm | 4211 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |