Volkswagen Golf 1999 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 48 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 147 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 7.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
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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): | 1`815 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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