The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 24,400

€ 26,900

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
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 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.34 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
1K
Generation
E210
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
120 hp
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
23.61 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
71 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
31 mpg
city
74 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
570 mi
Range
810 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
810 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
62.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
62.4 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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