The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..)
€ 23,300

€ 21,000

€ 23,300
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 1.8 T is 17.1 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 4.5 cm taller than the Toyota Corolla 1.2T.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
1480
1786
2048
1435
1790
2090
1786 mm
Width
1790 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2090 mm
1480 mm
Height
1435 mm
2578
4199
2640
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1240 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
151 kg
10.86 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
1K
Generation
E210
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
8NR-FTS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
112 bhp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
112 bhp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
185 NM
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Toyota Corolla 1.2T
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
11.07 kg/bhp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
43 mpg
50 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
518 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
555 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8 T
125 kWh
106.1 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
361 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1024 L