2000 Toyota Echo vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Echo. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 344 kg more than 2000 Toyota Echo. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Echo. (122 Nm). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Echo | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Echo | Golf |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2520 mm |
