The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,900

€ 24,700

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.5
70.5
82.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.5 in
Width
70.8 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2833 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.71 %

General
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
E210
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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23.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
23.61 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
71 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
74 mpg
city
57 mpg
65 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
810 mi
Range
797 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
810 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
62.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
122 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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