Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs Toyota Avensis 2009

 
Volkswagen Golf
2009 - 2013
Toyota Avensis
2009 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 140 HP126 HP
Torque: 320 NM310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds10 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive.
Volkswagen Golf engine produces 14 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.05.4
Real fuel consumption: 5.8 l/100km6.2 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1100 km in combined cycle1110 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway1270 km on highway
940 km with real consumption960 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km350'000 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: 8 years13 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ...  More about Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 engine 

Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ...  More about Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.77 m
Width: 1.78 m1.81 m
Height: 1.50 m1.48 m
Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher.
Volkswagen Golf is 23 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 505 litres543 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1495 litresno data
Toyota Avensis has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Golf has 38 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0302`130
Safety:
The Toyota Avensis scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
above average

above average
Toyota Avensis has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably better
Average price (€): 44004400
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 8.7/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Toyota Avensis has
  • timing chain engine
  • roomier boot
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
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