2003 Tata Safari vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 878 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2003 Tata Safari 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, 2003 Tata Safari 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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Tata Safari | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Safari | Golf |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
