Volkswagen Jetta 2005 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 22 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Jetta could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 Jetta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2005 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 Jetta 2005 1.6 engine Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest. The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Jetta is 1 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 450 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Jetta has 77 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3400 | |
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