2013 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2013 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2013 Toyota Sequoia and 2013 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1338 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 2013 Toyota Sequoia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. 2013 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen GTI has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen GTI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Toyota Sequoia | 2013 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Sequoia | GTI |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 544 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2714 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4213 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1779 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1955 mm | 1469 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |