2006 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Audi S6
To start off, 2011 Audi S6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S6 weights approximately 714 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Audi S6 (539 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model | Golf | S6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1321 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2847 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
