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Toyota Corolla Hatchback
2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
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$20,665
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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Volkswagen Golf
2021 Volkswagen Golf
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$23,195
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.0
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 37 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 39 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
53.7 ft³

Photos

Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
50
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Volkswagen Golf
2018-2021 Volkswagen Golf Rear Angle View
2018-2021 Volkswagen Golf Front Seats
15
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
169 hp @ 6600 rpm
147 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
151 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,060 lbs
2,945 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
31 MPG
33 MPG
City
28 MPG
29 MPG
Highway
37 MPG
39 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.8 Tons/yr
5.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
369.6 miles
382.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
488.4 miles
514.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
172 in
167.6 in
Height
57.1 in
58.2 in
Max Width
70.5 in
70.8 in
Front Width
60.3 in
61 in
Rear Width
60.8 in
59.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
103.8 in
Ground Clearance
5.1 in
5.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.4 in
38.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
53.9 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.9 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
29.9 in
35.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.6 in
38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.5 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
45.5 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
17.8 ft³
17.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
53.7 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
35.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 7"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 7"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P205/55HR16
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire
P205/55HR16
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Blue Flame w/Midnight Black
  • Blue Flame
  • Classic Silver Metallic
  • Classic Silver Metallic
  • Galactic Aqua Mica
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Super White, Fleet Only
  • Supersonic Red w/Midnight Black, Available: 10/1/2020
  • Wind Chill Pearl
  • Wind Chill Pearl
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • White Silver Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Fabric Upholstery
  • Moonstone, Fabric Upholstery
  • Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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