2011 Renault Duster vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2011 Renault Duster 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Renault Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 158 kg more than 2011 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Renault Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Renault Duster 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, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Duster | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Duster | Golf |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2578 mm |
