Toyota GR Corolla vs Volkswagen Golf GTI (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$5,250

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

GR Corolla AWD vs Golf GTI S FWD
Measure	GR Corolla	Golf GTI	Winner
MSRP + destination	$41,115	$35,865	Golf GTI
Horsepower	300 hp	241 hp	GR Corolla
Torque	295 lb-ft	273 lb-ft	GR Corolla
MPG combined	22 mpg	27 mpg	Golf GTI
Cargo, max	17.8 cu ft	34.5 cu ft	Golf GTI
Cargo, seats up	17.8 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Rear legroom	29.9 in	35.0 in	Golf GTI
Front legroom	42.0 in	41.2 in	GR Corolla
Length	173.6 in	168.9 in	Not scored
Width	72.8 in	70.5 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,274 lb	3,183 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.3 in	4.7 in	GR Corolla
0-60 mph	4.7 s estimate	6.0 s estimate	GR Corolla
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	Golf GTI

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
GR Corolla AWD $40,520	Golf GTI SE FWD $39,080	$1,440
Golf GTI S FWD $34,590	GR Corolla AWD $40,520	$5,930

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Golf GTI costs $7,189 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Golf GTI wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.