2012 Volkswagen GTD vs. 2012 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen GTD and 2012 Toyota iQ were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen GTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTD should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen GTD weights approximately 549 kg more than 2012 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen GTD | 2012 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | GTD | iQ |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4213 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 32 L |
