2008 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 2008 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Toyota RAV4 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | RAV4 | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3546 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |