2011 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen GTI. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen GTI.
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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen GTI. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen GTI. 2002 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen GTI has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen GTI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen GTI | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Buick |
| Model | GTI | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4211 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
