The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Corolla 1.2T (19 - ..)
€ 19,200
€ 21,000
€ 19,200
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 Plus 1.4 is 6.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the Toyota Corolla 1.2T.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.5
70.5
82.3
69.3 in
Width
70.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
63.8 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.5
103.9
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.26 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
1KP
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 Plus 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
2
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 Plus 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 Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
105 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.41 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
24.41 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
42 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 Plus 1.4
125 kWh
106.1 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Toyota Corolla 1.2T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29 cu ft
