2005 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1093 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Golf | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
