2005 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 312 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Crown | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Crown | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |