1999 Honda Life vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 486 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (166 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Life | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Life | Golf |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1276 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |