2012 Lancia Voyager vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 6 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 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Voyager (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 756 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 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lancia Voyager | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Voyager | Golf |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3604 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
