The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 21,000
€ 19,000
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Toyota Corolla 1.2T is 6.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6
56.5
70.5
82.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.5 in
Width
70.3 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.66 %
General
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6
E210
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
8NR-FTS
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
112 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
112 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
136 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
24.41 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
42 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
482 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
555 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
106.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
