The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 26,900

€ 20,100

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid is 3.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.5
70.5
82.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.5 in
Width
71.2 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2833 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.44 %

General
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
E210
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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23.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
23.61 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
71 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
74 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
810 mi
Range
518 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
810 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
62.4 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).
125 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
62.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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