2005 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 17 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2012 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Golf | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
