2003 Toyota Camry vs. 2001 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2003 Toyota Camry is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Camry. (160 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Camry weights approximately 105 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2001 Volkswagen Golf (225 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Camry | 2001 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Camry | Golf |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
