2009 Toyota Hilux vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Hilux and 2009 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Hilux (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 660 kg more than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Because 2009 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen T5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Hilux 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, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Hilux | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Hilux | T5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
