2006 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 7 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 929 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, 2013 BMW X5 (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Golf | X5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1321 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |
