The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 25,600

€ 26,900

€ 25,600
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 Plus 1.4 TSI is 6.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
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 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
3265 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.23 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
1KP
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.61 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
23.61 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
71 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
28 mpg
city
74 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
526 mi
Range
810 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
810 mi
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
62.4 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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