Volkswagen Golf 2000 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 192 HP | |
Torque: | 225 NM | 180 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 22 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 45 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
760 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
550 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 |
1184 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`770 | 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 15 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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