Volkswagen Golf Plus 2006 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla Verso is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 30 HP less power than Toyota Corolla Verso, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Toyota Corolla Verso. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf Plus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.62 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is smaller. Volkswagen Golf Plus is 15 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Verso, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf Plus is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 423 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1360 litres | 1563 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla Verso has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf Plus has 28 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla Verso. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Corolla Verso (by 203 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 1.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means Volkswagen Golf Plus 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: | 1`890 kg | 2`035 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`262 kg | 1`345 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 628 kg | 690 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Toyota Corolla Verso. Therefore, Toyota Corolla Verso is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Corolla Verso, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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