2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2011 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (145 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (176 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. 2011 Hyundai Elantra has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Elantra | Golf |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |