2006 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1029 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
Model | Golf | Tundra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1321 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |