The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 26,900

€ 23,900

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.8 Hybrid is 6.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 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 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.35 %

General
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
23.61 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
71 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
74 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
810 mi
Range
645 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
810 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
62.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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