2009 Hyundai H1 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Hyundai H1 is newer by 3 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai H1. (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai H1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai H1 | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | H1 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
