2005 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 638 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, 2010 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
Model | Golf | Sienna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 332 Nm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |