1995 Seat Toledo vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Seat Toledo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1995 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 218 kg more than 1995 Seat Toledo. 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, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (152 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Seat Toledo. (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Seat Toledo | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Toledo | Golf |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
