Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Toyota Corolla is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 1.8 (petrol) | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Golf is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 - 140 HP | 85 - 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 - 174 NM | 175 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 - 12.1 seconds | 4.6 - 11.9 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Toyota Corolla. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 - 7.8 | 4.0 - 9.8 | |
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Toyota Corolla petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 170 mm (5.1 - 6.7 inches) | 122 - 142 mm (4.8 - 5.6 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 493 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1521 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Toyota Corolla uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`795 kg | ~ 1`851 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`305 kg | ~ 1`315 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 490 kg | ~ 536 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 12 000 | |
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