The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 21,000
€ 22,100
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TDI.
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.63 %
General
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
E210
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
8NR-FTS
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
112 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
112 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
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24.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
24.41 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
759 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
555 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 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 Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
