2006 Tata Safari vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTI (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Safari weights approximately 519 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTI.
Because 2006 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Tata Safari 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, 2012 Volkswagen GTI (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Tata Safari | 2012 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Safari | GTI |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1401 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2578 mm |
