The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,000

€ 43,200

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Toyota Corolla 1.2T is 4.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf R
56.5
70.5
82.3
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.5 in
Width
70.8 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
103.9
172
103.4
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf R
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.6 %

General
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf R
E210
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
8NR-FTS
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
112 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
112 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
136 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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24.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
24.41 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
42 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
495 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
555 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
106.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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