2005 Peugeot 206 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 206 and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 206 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 206.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Peugeot 206 (190 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 206 | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 206 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
