Posted on May 30, 2010.
But even the different cars Golf largest automaker Volkswagen-Europe and producer of the popular VW CV joint --- has given Canada its new subcompact entry, the 2007 Rabbit 2.5 which has grown and matured from its Golf predecessor. VW is marketing its Rabbit 2.5 hatchback as a compact full responsibility for the standard six airbags, traction control, air conditioning, cruise control, ABS and a stereo 10 speakers with MP3 compatible CD player.
The 2.5 Rabbit is also equipped with a five-cylinder engine and VW four-year/80, 000 km, covering the guaranteed four years of roadside assistance is one year longer than those offered by the Civic or Corolla - main competitors Rabbit 2.5 in Canada. And compared to its competitors compact, $ 20.990 Rabbit five-door is definitely a good buy. But compared to other VW compact the "new" 2007 City Golf rates?
The new word on the 2007 Golf is justified in that the City Golf is supposed to be the last generation Golf hatchback with five doors that will be sold in Canada. It should be noted that Volkswagen has started offering its Golf how Canada in the year 1999 and the new City Golf is the latest addition. The new City Golf has a starting price of $ 14,900 and is equipped with rubber 15-inch, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, power steering, AM / FM / CD with eight speakers, two-tone cloth seats, 60/40 folding rear seat, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, tachometer, rear wiper / washer and guaranteed four years of Volkswagen.
Compared to the previous City Golf, the new Rabbit 2.5 is more spacious inside. And just like the Dodge Caliber, the new Rabbit 2.5 is great for a compact, especially at the rear. However, unlike the Dodge, within 2.5s rabbit is a more luxurious feel attributed to the fact that he shared many parts with the Audi A3. But despite this fact, it simply can not be denied that Volkswagen has reduced costs in production of 2.5 Rabbit. There are the obvious features found on the Rabbit 2.5 which indicates the reduction in costs for the VW Golf was used as the center console and doors are made of hard plastic so that the audio and HVAC controls simply did not this strong feeling that permeates the Teutonic City Golf.
And once on the road to the difference between the old and the new City Golf has become even more pronounce. The new Rabbit 2.5 is powered by a new 150 hp, 170 lb-ft of torque, 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder is closer to half a liter and most powerful 35 horsepower and 48 lb.-ft. of torque than the City Golf four.
Another distinction is based on weight since the Rabbit 2.5 weighs 100 kg more than the City Golf. The most obvious difference is 2.5 of a couple more immediate results in unplanned mid-range overtaking. The rabbit produces about 2.5 1000rpm lower than the previous Golf City when driving on the road.
The City Golf is equipped with an independent torsion beam axle rear suspension while the rear gets 2.5 a new fully independent which makes use of a multi-link rear suspension. And if the City Golf is the inflatable type and immediately boost, the 2.5 second type is more subtle. The 2.5 Rabbit is also more in control and more stable at high speed relative to the City Golf.
In terms of driving, the City Golf Classic mechanical steering setup and a lighter weight is much better. Unfortunately, the Chief Rabbit s electro-mechanical 2,5 'suffers from numbness on center. And although it may be less direct, but it is safe effective in providing the Rabbit 2.5 's mission statement of luxury compact.
