Volkswagen Touran 2003 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 102 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Touran engine produces 8 HP less power than Toyota Corolla Verso, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Toyota Corolla Verso. Despite less power, Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla Verso is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Touran could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touran consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 280'000 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 Touran engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Caddy, Seat Altea, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Touran engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Touran is 3 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla Verso, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touran is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 667 litres | 423 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1989 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Touran has 244 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touran is 0.8 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means Volkswagen Touran can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla Verso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touran has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla Verso, so Toyota Corolla Verso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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