Toyota Corolla 2002 vs Volkswagen Golf 2000

 
Toyota Corolla
2002 - 2004
Volkswagen Golf
2000 - 2001
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel1.9 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 90 HP115 HP
Torque: 215 NM285 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.6 seconds11.8 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving.
Toyota Corolla engine produces 25 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.96.3
Real fuel consumption: 6.1 l/100km6.5 l/100km
The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 930 km in combined cycle870 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway1070 km on highway
900 km with real consumption840 km with real consumption
Toyota Corolla 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: 280'000 km420'000 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: 8 years3 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla VersoInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen Bora
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
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.
Toyota Corolla 2002 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics. One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ...  More about Toyota Corolla 2002 2.0 engine 

Volkswagen Golf 2000 1.9 engine: The engine is very demanding when it comes to oil quality and using poor quality lubricants will significantly reduce engine life.

Dimensions

Length: 4.38 m4.40 m
Width: 1.71 m1.74 m
Height: 1.50 m1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no datano data
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters10.9 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`300no data
Safety:
Quality:
high

high
Toyota Corolla has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably better
Average price (€): 12001400
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 7.6/10
Pros and Cons: Toyota Corolla has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
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