2000 Toyota Avensis vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 10 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 123 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Avensis | Golf |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4201 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |