Volkswagen up! vs Toyota Aygo: Which is the Best City Car?
While the Volkswagen up! and Toyota Aygo are no longer available to buy new, they are a great used car choice.
If you live in a larger city, your main priority for a car is likely to be something that is compact, agile, and easy to park. Both the Volkswagen up! and Toyota Aygo are renowned for offering all these qualities, making them ideal city cars.
But you might be wondering which one is best? That’s where we’re here to help. We’re comparing the two popular models to make your decision easier.
Is the Volkswagen up! or Toyota Aygo bigger?
Chances are that if you are looking for a compact car, you still want plenty of space for any passengers and your daily essentials. The Volkswagen up! has room for four passengers, while the Toyota Aygo can seat up! to five.
In terms of boot capacity, the Volkswagen up! offers up to 251 litres with all seats in place, and up to 959 litres when the rear seats are folded down.
While the Toyota Aygo offers slightly less at up to 168 litres with all seats in place. This increases to up to 754 litres when all seats are folded down.
When deciding between the two, you’ll need to weigh up! whether passenger space or luggage space is a bigger priority for you.
Volkswagen up! vs Toyota Aygo – performance
In 2020, Volkswagen cut down the engine options available on the up! Models after this are equipped with a 1.0 litre three-cylinder petrol engine. If you prefer to go electric, there is also an electrified version available – the e-up!
Similarly, the Toyota Aygo also offers only a 1.0 litre three-cylinder petrol engine with 72hp.
While both only offer one engine option, they are perfectly suited to city driving and short daily commutes.
Volkswagen up! vs Toyota Aygo – technology
The features of a used Volkswagen up! and a used Toyota Aygo will depend on the model year and trim level you choose.
However, some features you might find on a Volkswagen up! include:
- A display screen with radio
- Smartphone app for sat nav
- 300w stereo with seven speakers
- Smartphone docking station
Features you might find on the Toyota Aygo include:
- 7” touchscreen with voice control
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Toyota Safety Sense package
- LED front and rear lights
Volkswagen up! vs Toyota Aygo – which is cheaper?
The Volkswagen up! and Toyota Aygo are both affordable city car choices. Depending on the model year and spec, both are available on the used car market starting from around £7,000.
Both the Volkswagen up! and Toyota Aygo are also relatively inexpensive to insure and run. Volkswagen estimates around 51-54mpg for the most recent up!, while the Aygo offers 54-56mpg.
Volkswagen up! vs Toyota Aygo – which one should I buy?
The Volkswagen up! and Toyota Aygo are both great city car choices. Deciding between them might seem tough but the main difference is that the up! accommodates four people. While the Aygo seats up to five but compromises on boot capacity.
If you need any further help deciding, our expert team can help you decide whether a used Volkswagen up! or Toyota Aygo is right for you.
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