Toyota Corolla vs VW T-Roc – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW T-Roc has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26400 £, while the Toyota Corolla costs 28600 £. That’s a price difference of around 2139 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla manages with 4.40 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the VW T-Roc with 5.50 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Corolla has a a bit edge – offering 178 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the VW T-Roc takes 8.90 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW T-Roc performs a bit better – reaching 212 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Toyota Corolla is slight lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1465 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW T-Roc offers evident more room – 475 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW T-Roc performs distinct better – up to 1350 L, which is about 298 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, VW T-Roc slightly takes the win – 515 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Our conclusion: The Toyota Corolla proves to be has the upper hand and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Toyota Corolla is the better all-rounder in this comparison.