The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..)
€ 18,900
€ 21,000
€ 18,900
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 1.2 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Toyota Corolla 1.2T.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.55 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
8NR-FTS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
112 hp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
24.41 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
42 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
555 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Environmental Impact
108 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 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
106.1 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 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
