The Volkswagen Golf is one of the most popular vehicles in the world. Seriously. It is one of the top five most produced vehicles ever. The only vehicles that beat it are the Volkswagen Beetle, the Ford F-150, and the Toyota Corolla. Coincidentally, the Corolla also has a hatchback variant. So, which is better, the Golf or the Corolla?
Today, we’re looking at the 2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI and the 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE. We’ve listed out details including starting MSRPs, performance specs, and fuel economy, as well as more info on standard features and performance options.
2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI |
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2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE |
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$23,195 | Starting MSRP | $23,415 |
1.4L turbo 4-cyl | Engine | 2.0L 4-cyl |
147 hp / 184 lb-ft | Horsepower / Torque | 168 hp / 151 lb-ft |
6MT or 8AT | Transmission | 6MT or CVT |
FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
29/39/33 | Fuel Economy | 28/37/31 |