2006 Toyota Camry vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,358 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (154 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 329 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Toyota Camry | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Camry | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1600 cc |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |