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: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 25 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 97 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1270 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Toyota Corolla has 91 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`810 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 12 000 | |
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