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2022 Volkswagen Virtus vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Side view of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Side view of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus

2022

Toyota Corolla

Touring Sports 2023

Side view of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
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Which is bigger, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

Our data shows a near match in vehicle length, with only 8.9 cm between 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports and 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. At only 3.8 cm wider, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports doesn't offer any significant width advantage or disadvantage over the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus measures 4.7 cm taller than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports, a small difference that won't change your view of the road. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus sits 4.4 cm higher off the ground than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. The wheelbase on both vehicles is nearly identical, suggesting a similar level of high-speed stability.

Measurements

Length

456.1 cm

465 cm (+8.9)

Height

150.7 cm (+4.7)

146 cm

Body width

175.2 cm

179 cm (+3.8)

Ground clearance

17.9 cm (+4.4)

13.5 cm

Wheelbase

265.1 cm

270 cm (+4.9)

Footprint

DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.

8 m²

8.3 m² (+0.3)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

456.1 cm

16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan

465 cm

9.5 cm shorter than the average Estate

Height

150.7 cm

4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan

146 cm

1.3 cm shorter than the average Estate

Body width

175.2 cm

7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan

179 cm

5.1 cm narrower than the average Estate

Ground clearance

17.9 cm

3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan

13.5 cm

0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Estate

Wheelbase

265.1 cm

13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan

270 cm

7.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate

Footprint

DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.

8 m²

0.7 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan

8.3 m²

0.4 m² smaller footprint than the average Estate

Front view

Front view of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
Front view of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

There is a noticeable size difference in the boot here when all seats are up; the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports provides 596 L (VDA), giving you about two carry-on bags worth of extra room compared to the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus has 1,050 L (VDA) of cargo space with its seats down, which is way above average compared to the class average for sedan.

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.

521 L

596 L (+75)

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.

1,050 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.

154.8 L per m

N/A

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.

88.4 L per m²

N/A

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.

521 L

46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan

596 L

48 L more cargo volume than the average Estate

Rear view

Rear view of the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
Rear view of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Choosing the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 4-door 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. Whether you'd choose the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a turning circle of only 0.3 m wider than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. At 300 kg heavier, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports sits in a very different weight class to the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, something that can have a noticeable impact on performance, economy, and wear on consumables.

Measurements

Doors

4

5 (+1)

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

10.1 m

10.4 m (+0.3)

Curb weight

1,100 kg

1,400 kg (+300)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

10.1 m

1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan

10.4 m

0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Estate

Curb weight

1,100 kg

422 kg lighter than the average Sedan

1,400 kg

195 kg lighter than the average Estate

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.

+9%

More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

+7%

More manoeuvrable than the average Estate

Parking

Will the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports fit in a standard parking space?

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.

OK

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

2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 42.5 cm at each end.

Body side clearance

48 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

42.5 cm

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Volkswagen and Toyota 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.