2000 Toyota Avensis vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 1 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Avensis | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avensis | Golf |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
