2006 Isuzu I-280 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2006 Isuzu I-280 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 2,770 cc, 2006 Isuzu I-280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Isuzu I-280 (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Isuzu I-280 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.

Let's talk about torque, 2006 Isuzu I-280 (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Isuzu I-280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Isuzu I-280 2006 Volkswagen Golf
Make Isuzu Volkswagen
Model I-280 Golf
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2770 cc 1598 cc
Horse Power 175 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 155 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 55 L