Toyota Corolla 2022 vs Volkswagen Passat 2023
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Corolla) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 2 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 170 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat 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: | 4.65 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller. Toyota Corolla is 27 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 581 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1591 litres | 1920 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 109 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 329 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`240 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 400 | 27 600 | |
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