Volkswagen Jetta 2009 vs Toyota Corolla 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 15 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Jetta is 7 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 452 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Jetta has 75 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 8200 | |
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