Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 38 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 580 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 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): | no data | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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