2006 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle

To start off, both 2006 Volkswagen Golf and 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 44 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Volkswagen Golf 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Golf New Beetle
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 81.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 77.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.2 seconds 12.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1336 kg 1292 kg
Vehicle Length 4220 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 55 L


 

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