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 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 178 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 206 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.8 | |
| Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 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: | 343 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1233 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 25 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 17 200 | |
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