2012 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2012 Ford Transit Connect and 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (84 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 128 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 2012 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Transit Connect | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Transit Connect | Golf |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1544 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1782 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
