Toyota Corolla 1997 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 131 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 18.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 4 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller. Toyota Corolla is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 308 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1218 litres | 1470 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 152 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 252 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.9 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`685 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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