Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Toyota Corolla 2018
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 15 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 47 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 37 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 471 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 180 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 17 000 | |
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