| 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 |
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| Rating |
Body & Dimensions
| Specs | Toyota - Alphard | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Weight & Capacity
| Specs | Toyota - Alphard | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| 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 |
