2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2006 Buick Terraza and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Terraza (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter.
Because 2006 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza 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 Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza. 2006 Buick Terraza has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Terraza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Terraza | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
