2006 Skoda Roomster vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2006 Skoda Roomster 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 144 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Roomster. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Roomster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 334 kg more than 2006 Skoda Roomster. 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 Skoda Roomster. 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 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Roomster. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Roomster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Skoda Roomster | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Roomster | Golf |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
