Toyota - Alphard VS Volkswagen

Details	Toyota - Alphard	Volkswagen - Golf
Brand	Toyota	Volkswagen
Model	Alphard	Golf
Generation	Alphard IV	Golf VIII Variant (facelift 2024)
Modification	2.5 (182 Hp) 4WD Super CVT-i	1.5 eTSI (116 Hp) Mild Hybrid DSG
Start Of Production	June, 2023	April, 2024

Performance

Specs	Toyota - Alphard	Volkswagen - Golf
Rating

Body & Dimensions

Specs	Toyota - Alphard	Volkswagen - Golf
Rating
Body Type	Minivan	Station wagon (estate)
Seats	7	5
Doors	5	5
Length	4995 mm 196.65 in.	4631 mm 182.32 in.
Width	1850 mm 72.83 in.	1789 mm 70.43 in.
Height	1935 mm 76.18 in.	1487 mm 58.54 in.
Wheelbase	3000 mm 118.11 in.	2669 mm 105.08 in.
Front Track	1600 mm 62.99 in.	1534-1550 mm 60.39 - 61.02 in.
Rear Track	1600 mm 62.99 in.	1503-1519 mm 59.17 - 59.8 in.
Min Turning Circle	11.8 m 38.71 ft.	11.1 m 36.42 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance	150 mm 5.91 in.	None

Fuel Consumption

Specs	Toyota - Alphard	Volkswagen - Golf
Rating
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Economy Combined Wltc	9.7 l/100 km 24.25 US mpg 29.12 UK mpg 10.31 km/l	None
Fuel Consumption Economy Urban Wltc	14.1 l/100 km 16.68 US mpg 20.03 UK mpg 7.09 km/l	None
Fuel Consumption Economy Extra Urban Wltc	9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg 31.04 UK mpg 10.99 km/l	None

Engine & Transmission

Specs	Toyota - Alphard	Volkswagen - Golf
Rating
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine	MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV)
Power	182 Hp @ 6000 rpm.	116 Hp
Power Per Litre	73 Hp/l	77.4 Hp/l
Torque	235 Nm @ 4100 rpm. 173.33 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm.	220 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm. 162.26 lb.-ft. @ 1500-3000 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Transverse	Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code	2AR-FE	EA211 evo2
Engine Displacement	2493 cm3 152.13 cu. in.	1498 cm3 91.41 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4	4
Engine Configuration	Inline	Inline
Cylinder Bore	90 mm 3.54 in.	74.5 mm 2.93 in.
Piston Stroke	98 mm 3.86 in.	85.9 mm 3.38 in.
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Injection System	Multi-port manifold injection	Direct injection
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine	Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain	VVT	DOHC
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work only in mixed mode.
Drive Wheel	All wheel drive (4x4)	Front wheel drive
Front Suspension	Coil spring, Independent type McPherson	Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Double wishbone, Coil spring	None
Engine Systems	Start & Stop System	Start & Stop System Cylinder deactivation system Particulate filter
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	automatic transmission Super CVT-i	7 gears, automatic transmission DSG

Brakes

Specs	Toyota - Alphard	Volkswagen - Golf
Rating
Front Brakes	Ventilated discs	None
Rear Brakes	Ventilated discs	None
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Electric Steering	Electric Steering
Tires Size	225/60 R18	205/55 R16; 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18
Wheel Rims Size	7J x 18	6.5J x 16; 7J x 16; 6.5J x 17; 7.5J x 17; 7.5J x 18
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Battery - Electric / Hybrid

Specs	Toyota - Alphard	Volkswagen - Golf

Weight & Capacity

Specs	Toyota - Alphard	Volkswagen - Golf
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio	11.6 kg/Hp, 85.8 Hp/tonne	11.4 kg/Hp, 87.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	9 kg/Nm, 110.8 Nm/tonne	6 kg/Nm, 165.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	2120 kg 4673.8 lbs.	1328 kg 2927.74 lbs.
Max Weight	2505 kg 5522.58 lbs.	1940 kg 4276.97 lbs.
Max Load	385 kg 848.78 lbs.	612 kg 1349.23 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity	65 l 17.17 US gal \| 14.3 UK gal	None