2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan vs 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus comes in only 6.9 cm shorter than 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan, meaning they're very comparable in length. The width difference of 2.9 cm is negligible between the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan and 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. The extra 7.2 cm of height in the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus creates a slightly more airy feel inside the cabin than in the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. A 4.4 cm larger ground clearance gap gives the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus a slightly more capable feel when the pavement gets rough vs the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan is slightly more stable at speed thanks to a 4.9 cm longer wheelbase than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, though the effect is minimal.
Measurements
Length
463 cm (+6.9)
456.1 cm
Height
143.5 cm
150.7 cm (+7.2)
Body width
178.1 cm (+2.9)
175.2 cm
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
17.9 cm (+4.4)
Wheelbase
270 cm (+4.9)
265.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m² (+0.2)
8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
463 cm
9.9 cm shorter than the average Sedan
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
143.5 cm
2.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
Body width
178.1 cm
4.9 cm narrower than the average Sedan
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
0.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
270 cm
8.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m²
0.4 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
8 m²
0.7 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Because 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan (SAE) and 2022 Volkswagen Virtus (VDA) use different measurement logic for their seats up cargo space, the numbers are difficult to compare. For context, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan offers 371L, which is below average for sedans. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 1,050 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
521 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
1,050 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
154.8 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
88.4 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
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan and 2022 Volkswagen Virtus both feature a 4-door design. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. The 0.8 m turning circle difference means the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus might clear a U-turn where the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan requires a bit more care. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan outweighs the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus by 240 kg, and that extra mass may contribute to a more solid feel on the road while increasing fuel use and reducing responsiveness in comparison.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.9 m (+0.8)
10.1 m
Curb weight
1,340 kg (+240)
1,100 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.9 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,340 kg
182 kg lighter than the average Sedan
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+2%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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 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, and length clearance is 43.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43.5 cm
2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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 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 49.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 cm
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota and Volkswagen documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.