Toyota Corolla 2022 vs Volkswagen Golf 2020
| 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 Golf) 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 | 8.7 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 2 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 170 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.7 | |
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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: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1060 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: | 4.65 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 581 litres | 611 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1591 litres | 1624 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 33 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.7 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 | 2`060 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 17 400 | |
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