The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 21,000

€ 25,600

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.5
70.5
82.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.2 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.48 %

General
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
E210
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
8NR-FTS
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
112 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
112 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
136 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Corolla 1.2T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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24.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
24.41 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
42 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
462 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
555 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
106.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








29 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft