1999 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2007 Toyota Aygo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (240 HP) has 187 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 580 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Aygo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf 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, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (350 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Volkswagen Golf | 2007 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Golf | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 35 L |
