2003 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sequoia (238 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1043 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2003 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Sequoia | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sequoia | Golf |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2520 mm |
