Volkswagen Polo Variant (2000 – 2001) vs Toyota Corolla Wagon (2000 – 2002): 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 10.0 s against 11.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 186 km/h. The Volkswagen Polo Variant uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 5.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 984 kg against 1,075 kg. At 4,341 mm, the Toyota Corolla Wagon is 201 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo Variant.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Polo Variant
2000 – 2001
|
Toyota
Corolla Wagon
2000 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2001 | 2000 – 2002 |
| Body style | Variant · Estate / wagon | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 101 hp | 69 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 116 – 140 Nm | 125 – 215 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.1 – 17.3 s | 10.0 – 15.6 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 186 km/h | 165 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 8.0 L/100 km | 5.8 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,341 mm |
| Width | 1,641 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,461 mm |
| Curb weight | 984 – 1,084 kg | 1,075 – 1,205 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

