2008 Toyota Auris vs. 2008 Volkswagen Commercial
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Auris and 2008 Volkswagen Commercial were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,461 cc, 2008 Volkswagen Commercial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Commercial (108 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Auris. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Commercial should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Auris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Auris weights approximately 59 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Commercial is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Auris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Commercial will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Commercial (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Auris. (130 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Commercial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Auris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Auris | 2008 Volkswagen Commercial | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Auris | Commercial |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2461 cc |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
