2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | LR2 | Golf |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |