2006 Toyota Aygo vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2006 Toyota Aygo and 2006 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Caddy (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 821 kg more than 2006 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Caddy (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Aygo | 2006 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aygo | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3405 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1615 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
