2006 Opel Antara vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2006 Opel Antara 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (248 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Opel Antara. (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Antara.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Opel Antara (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. 2006 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Opel Antara 2006 Volkswagen Golf
Make Opel Volkswagen
Model Antara Golf
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1899 cc 3189 cc
Horse Power 212 HP 248 HP
Engine RPM 1400 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 210 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1770 mm


 

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