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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 98 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 176 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine: Owners often report excessive oil consumption. Carbon buildup in the intake and on the throttle body frequently causes unstable idle speeds. The Valvematic system controller is prone to glitches, often ... More about Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 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 | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`860 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 11 200 | |
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