2007 Toyota Yaris vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Yaris and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 306 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Yaris | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Yaris | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
