2012 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Suzuki Splash
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Suzuki Splash. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Suzuki Splash would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Splash. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 316 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Splash. 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 Golf (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Splash. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Suzuki |
| Model | Golf | Splash |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1346 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4199 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
