The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,800

€ 23,300

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 2.0 Hybrid is 6.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 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 2.0 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %

General
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
M20A-FXS
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
16.6 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
64 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
722 mi
Range
727 mi
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
722 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
70.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
70.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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