2012 Opel Vivaro vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2012 Opel Vivaro 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 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 255 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf.
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 Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Vivaro. 2012 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Vivaro has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Vivaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Opel Vivaro | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Vivaro | Golf |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |