Volkswagen Jetta 2006 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 76 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 123 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla 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 Jetta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen EOS | 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. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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`950 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3400 | |
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