The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..)
€ 23,400
€ 21,000
€ 23,400
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 Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Toyota Corolla 1.2T.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.5
82.3
70.8 in
Width
70.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.5
103.9
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
AU
Generation
E210
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
8NR-FTS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
112 hp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
24.41 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
42 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
60 mpg
city
36 mpg
74 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
914 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
555 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Environmental Impact
70 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
106.1 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29 cu ft
