Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 20 HP more power than Toyota Corolla Verso, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Toyota Corolla Verso. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla Verso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf Plus could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla Verso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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 Plus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Golf Plus 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 Plus 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 2.0 engine Toyota Corolla Verso 2004 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Corolla Verso 2004 1.8 engine | |||
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 | |
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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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`035 | |
| 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 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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