2006 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2006 Volkswagen Golf and 2006 Porsche Boxster 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 11 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 299 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster. 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 Porsche Boxster. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster. 2006 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | Golf | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
