2000 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sparky is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (86 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sparky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sparky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Sparky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sparky 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, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sparky. 2005 Toyota Sparky has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Sparky will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Volkswagen Golf | 2005 Toyota Sparky | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Golf | Sparky |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4148 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1735 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
