2005 Volkswagen Multivan vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Volkswagen Multivan 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 1042 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, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan (310 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Multivan | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Multivan | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2299 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
