Volkswagen Golf 1999 vs Toyota Corolla 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 60 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 10 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| 410 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1185 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`300 | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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