Toyota Auris 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Auris engine produces 25 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Auris consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Auris could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Corolla | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2007 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
| Toyota Auris is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Auris is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
761 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Toyota Auris has 4 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 544 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Toyota Auris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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