Volkswagen Golf 1999 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 41 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Toyota Avensis. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
|
Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation I (up to 2002) or Haldex Generation II (since 2002) automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch is locked and the torque is distributed evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
|
Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 30 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Golf has
|
Toyota Avensis has
| |