2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5 PZEV 5 Door

To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door and 2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5 PZEV 5 Door 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 2.5 PZEV 5 Door is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5 PZEV 5 Door (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5 PZEV 5 Door should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5 PZEV 5 Door weights approximately 56 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5 PZEV 5 Door (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5 PZEV 5 Door will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 3 Door 2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5 PZEV 5 Door
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Golf Golf
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1400 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 120 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 5-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1290 kg 1346 kg
Vehicle Length 4199 mm 4199 mm
Vehicle Width 1786 mm 1786 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2578 mm 2578 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.1 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.2 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 55 L


 

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