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| Details | Toyota - Grand Highlander | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| Brand | Toyota | Volkswagen |
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| Model | Grand Highlander | Golf |
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| Generation | Grand Highlander | Golf VIII Variant (facelift 2024) |
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| Modification | 2.4 Turbo (265 Hp) AWD Direct Shift ECT | 1.5 eTSI (116 Hp) Mild Hybrid DSG |
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| Start Of Production | August, 2023 | April, 2024 |
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Performance
| Specs | Toyota - Grand Highlander | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| Acceleration 0 100 Kmh | 7.7 sec | None |
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| Acceleration 0 62 Mph | 7.7 sec | None |
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Body & Dimensions
| Specs | Toyota - Grand Highlander | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| Body Type | SUV | Station wagon (estate) |
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| Seats | 7-8 | 5 |
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| Doors | 5 | 5 |
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| Length | 5115 mm 201.38 in. | 4631 mm 182.32 in. |
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| Width | 1990 mm 78.35 in. | 1789 mm 70.43 in. |
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| Height | 1780 mm 70.08 in. | 1487 mm 58.54 in. |
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| Wheelbase | 2950 mm 116.14 in. | 2669 mm 105.08 in. |
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| Front Track | 1705-1715 mm 67.13 - 67.52 in. | 1534-1550 mm 60.39 - 61.02 in. |
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| Rear Track | 1715-1725 mm 67.52 - 67.91 in. | 1503-1519 mm 59.17 - 59.8 in. |
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| Min Turning Circle | 11.6 m 38.06 ft. | 11.1 m 36.42 ft. |
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| Approach Angle | 16.9° | None |
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| Departure Angle | 22.3° | None |
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| Ramp Over Angle | 16.8° | None |
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| Ride Height Ground Clearance | 203 mm 7.99 in. | None |
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Fuel Consumption
| Specs | Toyota - Grand Highlander | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Emission Standard | SULEV 30 | Euro 6 EA |
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| Fuel Consumption Economy Urban Epa | 11.2-11.8 l/100 km 21 - 19.93 US mpg 25.22 - 23.94 UK mpg 8.93 - 8.47 km/l | None |
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| Fuel Consumption Economy Extra Urban Epa | 8.7-9 l/100 km 27.04 - 26.13 US mpg 32.47 - 31.39 UK mpg 11.49 - 11.11 km/l | None |
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| Fuel Consumption Economy Combined Epa | 10.2-10.7 l/100 km 23.06 - 21.98 US mpg 27.69 - 26.4 UK mpg 9.8 - 9.35 km/l | None |
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Engine & Transmission
| Specs | Toyota - Grand Highlander | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine | MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV) |
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| Power | 265 Hp @ 6000 rpm. | 116 Hp |
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| Power Per Litre | 110.7 Hp/l | 77.4 Hp/l |
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| Torque | 420 Nm @ 1700-3600 rpm. 309.78 lb.-ft. @ 1700-3600 rpm. | 220 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm. 162.26 lb.-ft. @ 1500-3000 rpm. |
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| Engine Layout | Front, Transverse | Front, Transverse |
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| Engine Model Code | T24A-FTS | EA211 evo2 |
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| Engine Displacement | 2393 cm3 146.03 cu. in. | 1498 cm3 91.41 cu. in. |
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| Number Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
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| Engine Configuration | Inline | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore | 87.5 mm 3.44 in. | 74.5 mm 2.93 in. |
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| Piston Stroke | 99.5 mm 3.92 in. | 85.9 mm 3.38 in. |
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| Compression Ratio | 11 | None |
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| Number Of Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
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| Fuel Injection System | Direct injection and Multi-port manifold injection | Direct injection |
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| Engine Aspiration | Twin-scroll turbo, Intercooler | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC, Dual VVT-i | DOHC |
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| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.3 l 5.6 US qt | 4.66 UK qt | None |
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| Engine Oil Specification | 0W-20 / ILSAC GF-6A | None |
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| Coolant | 11.5 l 12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt | None |
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| 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. |
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| Drive Wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
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| Front Suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer | None |
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| Engine Systems | Start & Stop System | Start & Stop System Cylinder deactivation system Particulate filter |
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| Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox | 8 gears, automatic transmission Direct Shift ECT | 7 gears, automatic transmission DSG |
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Brakes
| Specs | Toyota - Grand Highlander | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| Front Brakes | Ventilated discs, 340 mm | None |
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| Rear Brakes | Ventilated discs, 338 mm | None |
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| Steering Type | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires Size | 265/65 R18; 255/55 R20 | 205/55 R16; 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18 |
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| Wheel Rims Size | 7.5J x 18; 8J x 20 | 6.5J x 16; 7J x 16; 6.5J x 17; 7.5J x 17; 7.5J x 18 |
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| Assisting Systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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Battery - Electric / Hybrid
| Specs | Toyota - Grand Highlander | Volkswagen - Golf |
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Weight & Capacity
| Specs | Toyota - Grand Highlander | Volkswagen - Golf |
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| Weight To Power Ratio | 7.6 kg/Hp, 131.1 Hp/tonne | 11.4 kg/Hp, 87.3 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight To Torque Ratio | 4.8 kg/Nm, 207.8 Nm/tonne | 6 kg/Nm, 165.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Kerb Weight | 2021-2075 kg 4455.54 - 4574.59 lbs. | 1328 kg 2927.74 lbs. |
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| Max Weight | 2735 kg 6029.64 lbs. | 1940 kg 4276.97 lbs. |
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| Max Load | 660-714 kg 1455.05 - 1574.1 lbs. | 612 kg 1349.23 lbs. |
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| Trunk Boot Space Minimum | 583 l 20.59 cu. ft. | 611 l 21.58 cu. ft. |
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| Trunk Boot Space Maximum | 2761 l 97.5 cu. ft. | 1642 l 57.99 cu. ft. |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 l 17.7 US gal | 14.74 UK gal | None |
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| Permitted Towbar Download | 227 kg 500.45 lbs. | 80 kg 176.37 lbs. |
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| Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent | 2268 kg 5000.08 lbs. | 1300 kg 2866.01 lbs. |
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