Toyota Avensis 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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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 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1495 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Toyota Avensis has 38 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 1`890 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Toyota Avensis scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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