2006 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 776 kg more than 2000 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 Hyundai Trajet (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Trajet | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Trajet | Golf |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4148 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1735 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2512 mm |
