2011 Volkswagen T5 vs. 2011 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen T5 and 2011 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen T5 (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 31 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen T5.
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, 2011 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Corolla. 2011 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen T5 has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen T5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen T5 | 2011 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | T5 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2459 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
