2008 Seat Toledo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Seat Toledo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Toledo weights approximately 83 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 2008 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 2007 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Seat Toledo | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Toledo | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |