2013 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Suburban and 2013 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1134 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Suburban | Golf |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2642 kg | 1508 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |