2000 Toyota Sienna vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 448 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Sienna | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sienna | Golf |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
