2005 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 440 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 1158 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW X6 (677 Nm) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Golf | X6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 2415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |
