2006 Peugeot 307 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2006 Peugeot 307 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 (149 HP) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 307. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 89 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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Peugeot 307 | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 307 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 149 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
