Toyota Verso 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014

 
Toyota Verso
2013 - 2018
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan
2014 -
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 132 HP150 HP
Torque: 160 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds8.8 seconds
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a more dynamic driving.
Toyota Verso engine produces 18 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Due to the lower power, Toyota Verso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.65.5
Real fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100km6.7 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Toyota Verso consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Verso could require 165 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Verso consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 900 km in combined cycle900 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway1060 km on highway
810 km with real consumption740 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 16 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota AurisInstalled on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Toyota Verso 2013 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ...  More about Toyota Verso 2013 1.6 engine 

Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ...  More about Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.4 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.46 m4.34 m
Width: 1.79 m1.81 m
Height: 1.62 m1.58 m
Toyota Verso is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Verso is 4 cm higher.
Seats: 7 seatsno data
Trunk capacity: 178 litres500 litres
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: 178 litresno data
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: 484 litres500 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1696 litresno data
In 5-seat version Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has more luggage space (by 16 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota Verso is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means Toyota Verso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1251`880
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

high
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Verso has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, so Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 740010 400
Pros and Cons: Toyota Verso has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
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