The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..)
€ 18,000
€ 21,000
€ 18,000
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Toyota Corolla 1.2T.
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.5
70.5
82.3
70.3 in
Width
70.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.3
103.9
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.87 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
1K
Generation
E210
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
8NR-FTS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
112 hp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
107 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
24.41 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
42 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
555 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29 cu ft
