2007 Peugeot Boxer vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot Boxer 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 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot Boxer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot Boxer (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot Boxer should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2007 Peugeot Boxer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Peugeot Boxer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Peugeot Boxer (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot Boxer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot Boxer | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | Boxer | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
