2006 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i20 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i20.
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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i20. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
| Model | Golf | i20 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.5 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
