2008 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 4 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), 2012 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 126 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corolla | T5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 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 | 127 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
