2006 Alpina B5 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2006 Alpina B5 and 2006 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2006 Alpina B5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Alpina B5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alpina B5 (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Alpina | Volkswagen |
Model | B5 | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 701 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |