2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 2 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 1,839 cc, 2008 Mazda Etude is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 227 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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, 2008 Mazda Etude (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Etude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
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2008 Mazda Etude | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | Etude | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |