2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan comes in only 0.1 cm shorter than 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate, meaning they're very comparable in length. You’d be hard-pressed to notice the width difference between these two vehicles in a lane, as the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is only 0.8 cm wider than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. From the comparison table, you can see that the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is 5.2 cm taller, which can make loading child seats or luggage slightly easier than in the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. The wheelbase on both vehicles is nearly identical, suggesting a similar level of high-speed stability.
Measurements
Length
463 cm
463.1 cm (+0.1)
Height
143.5 cm
148.7 cm (+5.2)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.1 cm
178.9 cm (+0.8)
Ground clearance
13.5 cm (+3.1)
N/A
Wheelbase
270 cm
266.9 cm (+0)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
463 cm
9.9 cm shorter than the average Sedan
463.1 cm
11.4 cm shorter than the average Estate
Height
143.5 cm
2.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
148.7 cm
1.4 cm taller than the average Estate
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.1 cm
4.9 cm narrower than the average Sedan
178.9 cm
5.2 cm narrower than the average Estate
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
0.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
N/A
Wheelbase
270 cm
8.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
266.9 cm
10.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The SAE-rated 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan and VDA-rated 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate can't be compared directly for cargo space; however, 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan offers 371 L which is below average for sedan. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 1,642 L (VDA) capacity with the seats down that is way above average for its class.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
611 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,642 L
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
371 L
N/A
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
N/A
209.9 L per m
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
N/A
117.3 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
611 L
63 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,642 L
73 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
371 L
25 L less cargo volume than the average Sedan
N/A
DriveSize space efficiency score
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
113%
VDA: above class average (+13%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.4 m margin.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.9 m
11.3 m (+0.4)
Curb weight
1,340 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.9 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
Curb weight
1,340 kg
182 kg lighter than the average Sedan
N/A
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
101%
1% more manoeuvrable than the average Estate
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 43.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43.5 cm
2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 43 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43 cm
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