Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 212 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 238 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 9.0 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 5.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 780 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2017: It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
| Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine: The Toyota 2ZR-FXE is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine produced since 2009 and designed specifically for Toyota hybrid powertrains. It is based on the conventional 2ZR-FE but adapted for hybrid operation, prioritizing efficiency rather than outright performance. The engine is very economical and, with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.49 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 343 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1233 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Toyota Corolla has 128 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`990 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 12 200 | |
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