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Toyota Aygo vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (116 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (18,800 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Aygo or VW Golf?

Toyota Aygo vs VW Golf: Key differences

Toyota Aygo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly lighter

VW Golf

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Aygo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Aygo is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the VW Golf costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,347 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Aygo with 3.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers substantially more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 116 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Toyota Aygo takes 9.2 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers considerably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 120 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Aygo

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Golf offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Aygo is slightly lighter – 1,090 kg compared to 1,307 kg. The difference is around 217 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers markedly more boot space – 381 L compared to 231 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries moderately more – 508 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Toyota Aygo

The Aygo is a cheeky city car that turns congested streets into a playground, with bold styling and sprightly manners that make parking a pleasure rather than a pain. Economical to run and surprisingly well equipped for its size, the Aygo is a smart choice for urban buyers who want personality without a premium price and a car that brings a smile to the daily commute.

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Reviews Toyota Aygo

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giuseppe
3 Dec 2025, 14:18:34

Great, not least because it makes excellent use of the automatic gearbox; I also found it better assembled and more refined.

VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,800 - 24,300 £
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
85 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,090 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
231 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
-
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Payload
420 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
120 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Toyota Aygo?

The Toyota Aygo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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