2008 Toyota Aygo vs. 2008 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Aygo and 2008 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen T5 (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1405 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 T5 (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen T5 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 T5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aygo | T5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 18.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3405 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1615 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
