Toyota Corolla 1997 vs Volkswagen Golf 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 131 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 18 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 71 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Carina E | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 80, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 308 litres | 466 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1218 litres | 1426 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 158 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 208 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1.1 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`695 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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