2007 Nissan Navara vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Navara 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 882 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.
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, 2007 Nissan Navara (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 2007 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Navara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Nissan Navara | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Navara | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 404 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2122 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |