2004 Toyota Yaris vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 173 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2004 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
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2004 Toyota Yaris | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Yaris | Golf |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |