Toyota Corolla 3 Doors (2002 – 2004) vs Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2003 – 2008): specs compared
The Toyota Corolla 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 192 hp against 170 hp. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.4 s. The Toyota Corolla 3 Doors has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 220 km/h. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 5.6 L/100 km. The Toyota Corolla 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 1,125 kg against 1,164 kg.
| Specification |
Toyota
Corolla 3 Doors
2002 – 2004
|
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
2003 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2004 | 2003 – 2008 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 7 | 13 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 192 hp | 75 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 280 Nm | 126 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 12.6 s | 7.9 – 16.7 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 225 km/h | 163 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 8.3 L/100 km | 5.0 – 7.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,181 mm | 4,201 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,478 – 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,125 – 1,290 kg | 1,164 – 1,300 kg |
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