Toyota Avensis 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009

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Toyota Avensis
2009 - 2012
Volkswagen Golf
2009 - 2013
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Toyota Avensis is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.21.2 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 126 - 177 HP80 - 160 HP
Torque: 160 - 400 NM132 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 - 10.7 seconds8.4 - 14.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.4 - 7.04.5 - 7.2
Toyota Avensis petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Toyota Avensis equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.77 m4.53 m
Width: 1.81 m1.78 m
Height: 1.48 m1.50 m
Toyota Avensis is larger, but slightly lower.
Toyota Avensis is 23 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 543 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1495 litres
Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity.
Toyota Avensis has 38 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`056~ 1`970
Safety:
The Toyota Avensis scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
high

above average
Average price (€): 50004400
Rating in user reviews: 8.7/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: Toyota Avensis has
  • roomier boot
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
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