2004 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2007 Toyota Aygo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 432 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Golf (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Golf | 2007 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Golf | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.7 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
