Volkswagen Touran 2003 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Touran engine produces 6 HP more power than Toyota Corolla Verso, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Toyota Corolla Verso. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla Verso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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 0.9 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 | |
| 930 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla Verso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 engine | |||
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: | no data | 423 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1989 litres | no data | |
| 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): | no data | 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 (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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