2007 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 1 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 82 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |