2001 Toyota Pod vs. 2004 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Pod. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Pod would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. (180 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 410 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. (235 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Pod | 2004 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pod | GTI |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
