2006 Seat Toledo vs. 2004 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2006 Seat Toledo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen GTI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen GTI would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen GTI (180 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Seat Toledo. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 82 kg more than 2006 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen GTI (235 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Toledo. (200 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Toledo | 2004 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Toledo | GTI |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
