2012 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Spark and 2012 Volkswagen GTD were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen GTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Spark. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTD should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen GTD weights approximately 614 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Spark. 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, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Spark | 2012 Volkswagen GTD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Spark | GTD |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 149 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
