2012 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen GTI and 2012 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 291 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTI, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. 2012 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen GTI has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen GTI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Volkswagen GTI | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
Model | GTI | Tundra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 545 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4213 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |