2007 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Lincoln Navigator and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1462 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Navigator will offer significantly more control. 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 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 2007 Lincoln Navigator has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lincoln Navigator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Lincoln Navigator | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
Model | Navigator | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2719 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |