The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 26,900

€ 21,400

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 7.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.5
70.5
82.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.5 in
Width
69.3 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.5 in
Height
63.8 in
103.9
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.14 %

General
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
E210
Generation
1KP
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
23.61 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
71 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
74 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
810 mi
Range
579 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
810 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
62.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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