Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 18.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 48 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 147 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2004 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 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
| 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`815 | |
| 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 (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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