The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 21,000

€ 21,200

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6
1435
1790
2090
1480
1786
2048
1790 mm
Width
1786 mm
2090 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1435 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6
1240 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.98 %

General
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6
E210
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
8NR-FTS
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
112 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
112 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
185 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
185 NM
148 NM
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
129 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6
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11.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
11.07 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
50 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
555 mi
Range
510 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
555 mi
510 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).
127 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
106.1 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
361 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1024 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L