2005 Toyota Avensis vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Avensis and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 306 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Avensis (248 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
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2005 Toyota Avensis | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Avensis | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |