Toyota Corolla E120 or Volkswagen Golf V?

2002–2007 vs 2003–2008 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Corolla E120 4,530 mm, Golf V 4,216 mm — a 31 cm difference.
Boot: Corolla E120 461 l, Golf V 350 l.
Lowest consumption: Corolla E120 4.9 l/100 km, Golf V 5.1 l/100 km.
Power: Corolla E120 66–141 kW, Golf V 59–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Corolla E120 21 items (Terra), Golf V 21 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Corolla E120 from €7,500 (1 listing), Golf V from €3,000 (2 listings).

Toyota Corolla E1202002–2007 · 9 engines · Terra, Luna, Sol, TSSpecifications →1 listing from €7,500 →

Volkswagen Golf V2003–2008 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Sportline, GTSpecifications →2 listings from €3,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Toyota Corolla E1202002–20071 listing · from €7,500	Volkswagen Golf V2003–20082 listings · from €3,000
Dimensions
Length	Length4,180 mm–4,530 mm	Length4,204 mm–4,216 mm
Width	Width1,710 mm	Width1,759 mm
Height	Height1,470 mm–1,500 mm	Height1,469 mm–1,485 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume289 l–461 l	Trunk volume350 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,140 kg–1,290 kg	Curb weight1,173 kg–1,380 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2007	Production years2003–2008
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines10
Power	Power66–141 kW (90–192 hp)	Power59–147 kW (80–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.4 D-4D	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 1.8 TS	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 2.0 TFSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsTerra · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · Terra	Items in the base trim21 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim32 · Sol	Items in the top trim33 · Sportline
Equipment · Comfort5 · 5
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings2
Price from	Price from€7,500	Price from€3,000
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€7,000

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