Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 54 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2004 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 Corolla 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 40 litres more 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`910 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 30 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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