Volkswagen Golf R vs Toyota GR Corolla
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MSRP$44,090 | MSRP$35,900 |
Listings840 | Listings454 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryVolkswagen may have discontinued the standard Golf in the United States but the Germans let us keep its performance variants. The rally-inspired Golf R returns for the 2022 model year after a short hiatus, alongside a redesigned Golf GTI. The all-new, eighth-generation Golf R brings high-end performance and premium amenities without being snobby about it. | |
Reviews SummaryThe mad scientists at work in Toyota’s Gazoo Racing (GAH-ZOO) department are at it again, this time taking the typically tame Toyota Corolla and igniting it with a 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, standard all-wheel drive, and enough bulging bodywork to make a Volkswagen Golf R blush. The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla is an all-new look for the Corolla. The car most often considered for boring, A-to-B commutes has been utterly transformed, signaling to the world that the marketplace for sizzling hot hatchbacks is still alive and well. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 315 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 300 hp I3 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower315 hp @ 5900 rpm | Horsepower300 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 315 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 300 hp I3 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm |
Horsepower315 hp @ 5900 rpm | Horsepower300 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.9 cu ft | Cargo Space17.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3417 lbs | Curb Weight3252 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height58.2 in |
Length168.9 in | Length173.6 in |
Width70.4 in | Width72.8 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase103.9 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload880 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
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MSRP | $44,090 | $35,900 |
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Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Volkswagen may have discontinued the standard Golf in the United States but the Germans let us keep its performance variants. The rally-inspired Golf R returns for the 2022 model year after a short hiatus, alongside a redesigned Golf GTI. The all-new, eighth-generation Golf R brings high-end performance and premium amenities without being snobby about it. | The mad scientists at work in Toyota’s Gazoo Racing (GAH-ZOO) department are at it again, this time taking the typically tame Toyota Corolla and igniting it with a 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, standard all-wheel drive, and enough bulging bodywork to make a Volkswagen Golf R blush. The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla is an all-new look for the Corolla. The car most often considered for boring, A-to-B commutes has been utterly transformed, signaling to the world that the marketplace for sizzling hot hatchbacks is still alive and well. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 315 hp I4 | 1.6L 300 hp I3 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 315 hp @ 5900 rpm | 300 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 315 hp I4 | 1.6L 300 hp I3 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm |
Horsepower | 315 hp @ 5900 rpm | 300 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.9 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3417 lbs | 3252 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.2 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 173.6 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 72.8 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | 880 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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