2002 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,660 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 559 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. 2008 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Bandeirante | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bandeirante | Golf |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3660 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
