The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 28,800

€ 21,900

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 2.0 Hybrid is 6.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 7.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 2.0 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.23 %

General
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 2.0 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
M20A-FXS
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
178 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
140 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
140 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6
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16.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
16.6 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
64 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
69 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
722 mi
Range
503 mi
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
722 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
70.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Corolla 2.0 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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