Volkswagen Beetle vs Toyota Corolla
Overview | |
MSRP$20,220 | MSRP$18,500 |
Listings138 | Listings881 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryAs Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | |
Reviews SummaryAfter 50 years and nearly 50 million units sold, the Corolla is the best-selling car nameplate in the world. To mark a half-century of sales, Toyota reworked the Corolla’s front end and added standard Safety Sense P for auto high beams, lane-departure warning with intervention, and forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection and auto braking. But even with a newly standard reversing camera, upgraded upholstery, and a special 50th-Anniversary trim, the Corolla still has trouble in this very competitive segment. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine1.8L 132 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower132 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name1.8L 132 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque128 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower132 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3020 lbs | Curb Weight2840 lbs |
Height58.6 in | Height57.3 in |
Length168.8 in | Length183.1 in |
Width71.9 in | Width69.9 in |
Wheelbase100.1 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload761 lbs | Maximum Payload865 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,220 | $18,500 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | As Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | After 50 years and nearly 50 million units sold, the Corolla is the best-selling car nameplate in the world. To mark a half-century of sales, Toyota reworked the Corolla’s front end and added standard Safety Sense P for auto high beams, lane-departure warning with intervention, and forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection and auto braking. But even with a newly standard reversing camera, upgraded upholstery, and a special 50th-Anniversary trim, the Corolla still has trouble in this very competitive segment. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 1.8L 132 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 132 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 1.8L 132 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 128 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 132 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3020 lbs | 2840 lbs |
Height | 58.6 in | 57.3 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 183.1 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 69.9 in |
Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | 865 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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