Toyota GR Corolla vs Volkswagen Golf R (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$9,615

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

GR Corolla AWD vs Golf R 2.0T DSG AWD
Measure	GR Corolla	Golf R	Winner
MSRP + destination	$41,115	$50,730	GR Corolla
Horsepower	300 hp	328 hp	Golf R
Torque	295 lb-ft	295 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	22 mpg	25 mpg	Golf R
Cargo, max	17.8 cu ft	34.5 cu ft	Golf R
Cargo, seats up	17.8 cu ft	19.9 cu ft	Golf R
Rear legroom	29.9 in	35.0 in	Golf R
Front legroom	42.0 in	41.2 in	GR Corolla
Length	173.6 in	169.1 in	Not scored
Width	72.8 in	70.4 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,274 lb	3,461 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.3 in	4.8 in	GR Corolla
0-60 mph	4.7 s estimate	4.6 s estimate	Golf R
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	Golf R

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 R 2.0T DSG AWD $49,455	$8,935
Golf R 2.0T DSG AWD $49,455	GR Corolla Premium Plus Auto AWD $48,565	$890

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

GR Corolla costs $8,358 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 R wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.