Toyota Corolla E100 or Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)?

1991–1997 vs 1992–1998 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Liftback/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: Corolla E100 4,315 mm, Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 4,380 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Corolla E100 470 l, Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 550 l.
Lowest consumption: Corolla E100 5.9 l/100 km, Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: Corolla E100 53–84 kW, Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 44–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Corolla E100 11 items (XLi), Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 15 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Toyota Corolla E1001991–1997 · 7 engines · XLi, GLi, Si, SE-GSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)1992–1998 · 9 engines · CL, GL, GT, GLXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Toyota Corolla E1001991–1997no listings	Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)1992–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,110 mm–4,315 mm	Length4,380 mm
Width	Width1,685 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,380 mm–1,430 mm	Height1,425 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,465 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–155 mm	Ground clearance125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume288 l–470 l	Trunk volume550 l
Curb weight	Curb weight985 kg–1,150 kg	Curb weight1,050 kg–1,290 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1991–1997	Production years1992–1998
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Liftback, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines9
Power	Power53–84 kW (72–114 hp)	Power44–128 kW (60–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 2.0 D	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10 s · 1.6 GLi	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed195 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsXLi · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim11 · XLi	Items in the base trim15 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · SE-G	Items in the top trim26 · GLX
Equipment · Comfort2 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Grey Interior	Grey Interior—	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels—	R13 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Toyota Corolla E100 or Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)?

Length: Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 4,380 mm, Toyota Corolla E100 4,315 mm (a 65 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,475 vs 2,465 mm. Boot: 550 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Toyota Corolla E100 or Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)?

The most frugal Toyota Corolla E100 uses 5.9 l/100 km (2.0 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 5.4 l/100 km (1.9 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Toyota Corolla E100 or Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)?

The strongest Toyota Corolla E100 makes 84 kW (114 hp) (1.6 GLi); the strongest Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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