Toyota Corolla Wagon (1997 – 2000) vs Volkswagen Polo Variant (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The Toyota Corolla Wagon is the more powerful of the two, with up to 110 hp against 100 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.2 s against 10.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 186 km/h. The Volkswagen Polo Variant uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 6.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,005 kg against 1,050 kg. At 4,321 mm, the Toyota Corolla Wagon is 181 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo Variant.
| Specification |
Toyota
Corolla Wagon
1997 – 2000
|
Volkswagen
Polo Variant
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 72 – 110 hp | 60 – 101 hp |
| Torque | 120 – 145 Nm | 116 – 140 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 – 14.4 s | 10.9 – 16.9 s |
| Top speed | 165 – 195 km/h | 155 – 186 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 9.0 L/100 km | 5.1 – 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,461 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 – 1,150 kg | 1,005 – 1,065 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.