2008 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 934 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2010 Volkswagen T5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen T5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Corolla | T5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |