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: | 150 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 18 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 166 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
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%). | |||
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: | 380 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 12 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 17 200 | |
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