2006 Fiat Strada vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Strada 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Strada. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Strada weights approximately 447 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Golf (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Strada. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Strada | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Strada | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1336 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |