Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 16.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 41 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller. Toyota Corolla is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 40 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.7 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`300 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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