2001 Ford Puma vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Puma would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Ford Puma. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 169 kg more than 2001 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf 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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Puma. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Puma | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Puma | Golf |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1204 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |