2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 824 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen T5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Condor | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Condor | T5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1896 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
