The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..)
€ 20,100

€ 21,000

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Toyota Corolla 1.2T.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.5
70.5
82.3
71.2 in
Width
70.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
99.9
168.4
103.9
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.9 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
16
Generation
E210
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
8NR-FTS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
112 hp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Corolla 1.2T
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
24.41 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
42 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
555 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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