2002 Toyota Will vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Will would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Will (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 356 kg more than 2002 Toyota Will.
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, 2002 Toyota Will (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. 2002 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Will | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Will | Golf |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1346 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
