2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2006 GMC Sierra 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1232 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sierra | Golf |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1204 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
