2006 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2006 Volkswagen Golf and 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 2 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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 Phaeton (551 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
