2008 Toyota Aygo vs. 2008 Volkswagen Fox
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Aygo and 2008 Volkswagen Fox were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Fox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Fox (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Fox should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Fox weights approximately 147 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Volkswagen Fox (124 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Fox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Aygo | 2008 Volkswagen Fox | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Aygo | Fox |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3405 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1615 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |