Toyota Carina E 1992 vs Volkswagen Golf 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Toyota Carina E is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Carina E engine produces 41 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Toyota Carina E reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Carina E consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Carina E could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Carina E consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Carina E gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Celica | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Vento, Seat Ibiza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Carina E might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Toyota Carina E is 51 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Carina E is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Carina E is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Toyota Carina E can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Carina E has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Carina E, so Toyota Carina E quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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