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: | 140 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 170 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 209 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
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: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Corolla can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Toyota Corolla version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 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 lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 343 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1233 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Toyota Corolla has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 13 200 | |
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