Volkswagen Golf 2001 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 14 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: Haldex Generation I automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1099 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 65 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| 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`920 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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