2009 Toyota Hilux vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 2 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 294 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Hilux | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Hilux | Golf |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
