2006 Nissan Primera vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Primera 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Primera. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Primera weights approximately 152 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 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Primera. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Primera | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Primera | Golf |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
