2006 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2006 Volkswagen Golf and 2006 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 1022 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf | 2006 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
