The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 21,000

€ 20,100

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Toyota Corolla 1.2T is 9.2 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 5.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1435
1790
2090
1486
1808
2021
1790 mm
Width
1808 mm
2090 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1435 mm
Height
1486 mm
2640
4370
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1240 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.89 %

General
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
E210
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
8NR-FTS
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
112 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
112 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
185 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
185 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Toyota Corolla 1.2T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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11.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
11.07 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
50 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
52 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
555 mi
Range
759 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
555 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
106.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
580 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
361 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1024 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L