2008 Toyota Sienna vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 49 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2008 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna (333 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sienna | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sienna | Golf |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1401 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1779 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
