2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1390 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |