Toyota Corolla E90 or Volkswagen Golf II?

1987–1992 vs 1983–1991 · Sedan/Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Corolla E90 4,300 mm, Golf II 3,985 mm — a 32 cm difference.
Boot: Corolla E90 450 l, Golf II 340 l.
Lowest consumption: Corolla E90 5.8 l/100 km, Golf II 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: Corolla E90 47–92 kW, Golf II 40–118 kW.
Standard equipment: Corolla E90 8 items (XL), Golf II 12 items (C).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Toyota Corolla E901987–1992 · 7 engines · XL, GL, DX, GTiSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf II1983–1991 · 9 engines · C, CL, GL, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Toyota Corolla E901987–1992no listings	Volkswagen Golf II1983–1991no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,970 mm–4,300 mm	Length3,985 mm
Width	Width1,655 mm	Width1,665 mm
Height	Height1,365 mm–1,420 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,430 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–155 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume295 l–450 l	Trunk volume340 l
Curb weight	Curb weight920 kg–1,060 kg	Curb weight845 kg–1,050 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1987–1992	Production years1983–1991
Body type	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines9
Power	Power47–92 kW (64–125 hp)	Power40–118 kW (54–160 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.8 D	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 1.6 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.6 GTi	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 1.8 G60
Top speed	Top speed199 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsXL · C
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim8 · XL	Items in the base trim12 · C
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim18 · GTi	Items in the top trim24 · GTI
Equipment · Comfort1 · 0
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels—	R13 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Toyota Corolla E90 or Volkswagen Golf II?

Length: Toyota Corolla E90 4,300 mm, Volkswagen Golf II 3,985 mm (a 315 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,430 vs 2,475 mm. Boot: 450 vs 340 l.

Which uses less fuel — Toyota Corolla E90 or Volkswagen Golf II?

The most frugal Toyota Corolla E90 uses 5.8 l/100 km (1.8 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf II 5.7 l/100 km (1.6 D).

Which is more powerful — Toyota Corolla E90 or Volkswagen Golf II?

The strongest Toyota Corolla E90 makes 92 kW (125 hp) (1.6 GTi); the strongest Volkswagen Golf II 118 kW (160 hp) (1.8 G60).

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