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2021 Toyota
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| Invoice* | $18,830 to $26,119 | $22,052 to $29,820 |
| MPG - City | 29 - 31 | 23 |
| MPG - Hwy | 36 - 40 | N/A |
| Engine(s) | Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Passat than the Toyota Corolla, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Toyota Corolla and the Volkswagen Passat in the front seats.
Convenience
With the Volkswagen Passat you will definitely be making less frequent stops at the gas station than with the Toyota Corolla, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Toyota Corolla will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Passat.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Toyota Corolla will cost more in transportation costs than the Volkswagen Passat.
Dimensions
Since the Toyota Corolla is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Passat, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Toyota Corolla, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Passat.
Drivetrain
The Toyota Corolla has much less torque than the Volkswagen Passat, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Handling
The Toyota Corolla has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Passat, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Corolla is significantly less powerful than the Volkswagen Passat. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Toyota Corolla and the Volkswagen Passat.
The Toyota Corolla has significantly less cargo room than the Volkswagen Passat, which may be a concern if you do a lot of warehouse shopping.
Warranty
The basic warranty of the Toyota Corolla is not as nearly as extensive as that of the Volkswagen Passat.