Toyota Corolla 1997 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003

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Toyota Corolla
1997 - 2000
Volkswagen Golf
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Toyota Corolla is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.3 - 2.01.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 72 - 110 HP75 - 250 HP
Torque: 120 - 145 NM126 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 - 16.1 seconds6.2 - 16.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.4 - 8.75.0 - 10.7
Toyota Corolla petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Toyota Corolla equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.27 m4.21 m
Width: 1.69 m1.76 m
Height: 1.38 m1.48 m
Toyota Corolla is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 10 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 372 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1305 litres
Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity.
Toyota Corolla has 22 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf.
Turning diameter: 9.6 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`608~ 1`845
Safety:
Quality:
high

high
Average price (€): 10002000
Rating in user reviews: 8.4/10 8.2/10
Pros and Cons: Toyota Corolla has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
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