Scion iQ (2011 – 2016) vs Volkswagen Gol (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Volkswagen Gol is the more powerful of the two, with up to 104 hp against 98 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.8 s against 11.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 171 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 946 kg against 1,005 kg.
| Specification |
Scion
iQ
2011 – 2016
|
Volkswagen
Gol
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2016 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Gas / other |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 hp | 76 – 105 hp |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 104 – 153 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 s | 9.8 – 13.4 s |
| Top speed | 171 km/h | 163 – 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 2,985 mm | 1,648 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,892 mm |
| Height | 1,501 mm | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,999 mm | 2,464 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,005 kg | 946 – 964 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.