Volkswagen Beetle vs Toyota Corolla
Overview | |
Years produced1938-1979 | Years produced1968-Present |
MSRP$20,220 | MSRP$22,325 |
Listings1387 | Listings9591 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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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 SummaryArmed with a deserved reputation for reliability, equipped with modern infotainment and safety technologies, and engineered to be surreptitiously enjoyable to drive, there is a 2025 Corolla for almost anyone. You can choose between a sedan or a hatchback, a gas or a hybrid powertrain, and front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). The performance-tuned GR Corolla is a legitimate hot hatch, while the Corolla Cross, a small crossover SUV, adds extra utility, but this review focuses on the Corolla sedan. Verdict: The Toyota Corolla rightfully has a reputation for being boring. However, the current 12th-generation model is also more stylish, technologically advanced, and rewarding to drive than previous Corollas. The new-for-2025 Corolla FX sedan demonstrates that with exclusive design details and sport-tuned steering and suspension. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 169 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3020 lbs | Curb Weight2955 lbs |
Height58.6 in | Height56.5 in |
Length168.8 in | Length182.3 in |
Width71.9 in | Width70.1 in |
Wheelbase100.1 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload761 lbs | Maximum Payload860 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1938-1979 | 1968-Present |
MSRP | $20,220 | $22,325 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | Armed with a deserved reputation for reliability, equipped with modern infotainment and safety technologies, and engineered to be surreptitiously enjoyable to drive, there is a 2025 Corolla for almost anyone. You can choose between a sedan or a hatchback, a gas or a hybrid powertrain, and front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). The performance-tuned GR Corolla is a legitimate hot hatch, while the Corolla Cross, a small crossover SUV, adds extra utility, but this review focuses on the Corolla sedan. Verdict: The Toyota Corolla rightfully has a reputation for being boring. However, the current 12th-generation model is also more stylish, technologically advanced, and rewarding to drive than previous Corollas. The new-for-2025 Corolla FX sedan demonstrates that with exclusive design details and sport-tuned steering and suspension. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 169 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3020 lbs | 2955 lbs |
Height | 58.6 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 70.1 in |
Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | 860 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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