Toyota MR2 (1990 – 1999) vs Volkswagen Corrado (1989 – 1995): specs compared
The Volkswagen Corrado is the more powerful of the two, with up to 190 hp against 175 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 225 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,114 kg against 1,155 kg. At 4,181 mm, the Toyota MR2 is 131 mm longer than the Volkswagen Corrado.
| Specification |
Toyota
MR2
1990 – 1999
|
Volkswagen
Corrado
1989 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1999 | 1989 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 175 hp | 116 – 190 hp |
| Torque | 186 – 196 Nm | 166 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 7.9 s | 6.9 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 225 km/h | 196 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 – 9.5 L/100 km | 7.8 – 25.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,181 mm | 4,050 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,240 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,470 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,155 – 1,215 kg | 1,114 – 1,161 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.