2000 Toyota Avensis vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 11 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avensis (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 79 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avensis | Golf |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
