2001 Toyota Avensis vs. 2001 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2001 Toyota Avensis and 2001 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 205 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2001 Volkswagen Golf (225 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avensis. 2001 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2001 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2001 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Toyota Avensis | 2001 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Avensis | Golf |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |