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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 52 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 206 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 7.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 37 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 77 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 17 000 | |
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