Toyota Corolla 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003

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Toyota Corolla
2000 - 2002
Volkswagen Golf
2003 - 2006
Body: SedanHatchback
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
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: 1.4 - 1.91.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 69 - 136 HP75 - 250 HP
Torque: 125 - 171 NM126 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 - 15.6 seconds6.2 - 16.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.5 - 7.85.0 - 10.7
Toyota Corolla petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less 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.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.34 m4.21 m
Width: 1.70 m1.76 m
Height: 1.42 m1.48 m
Toyota Corolla is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 473 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1305 litres
Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity.
Toyota Corolla has 123 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`664~ 1`861
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

high
Average price (€): 14001800
Rating in user reviews: 7.4/10 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 for diesel engines
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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