2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2009 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Aygo would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 665 kg more than 2009 Toyota Aygo. 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 Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2009 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Passat | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4771 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1516 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2712 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.3 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
