The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 21,000

€ 27,300

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.5
70.5
82.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.5 in
Width
70.8 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.45 %

General
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
E210
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
8NR-FTS
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
112 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
112 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
24.41 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
42 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
634 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
555 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
106.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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