2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 754 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 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Mercury Grand Marquis 2006 Volkswagen Golf
Make Mercury Volkswagen
Model Grand Marquis Golf
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4604 cc 1901 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 224 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2075 kg 1321 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 55 L


 

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