2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1363 kg more than 2006 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Range Rover | Golf |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 641 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2717 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 55 L |
