2000 Marcos Mantara vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 232 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantara | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mantara | Golf |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1770 mm |
