2006 Ford Territory vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 2006 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Territory | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Territory | Golf |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1982 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
