Volkswagen Golf 1997 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 42 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 25 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 280'000 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: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Bora | Used also on Toyota Celica | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm shorter 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`760 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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