2005 Toyota Will vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Will would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Will weights approximately 87 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2005 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Will | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Will | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1792 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1373 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |