2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2006 Kia Picanto 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 811 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 (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto. 2006 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Picanto | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Picanto | Golf |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
