The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 21,000
Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..) Toyota Corolla 1.2T
€ 23,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.5
Blueprint Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..)
70.5
82.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..)
103.9
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.62 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
8NR-FTS
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
112 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
112 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Corolla 1.2T

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
24.41 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
645 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
555 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
109.1 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
106.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft