8.5
2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid review
The cheapest Corolla Hybrid makes a lot of sense as a sedan, even if it's not the most inspiring choice. It just does everything so well.
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James Wong
2024 Toyota Corolla vs 2024 Volkswagen Polo Comparison
Toyota Corolla
Volkswagen Polo
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2024 Toyota
Corolla
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Polo
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
43L - 50L
168 to 300 km
40L
216 to 268 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,270 - $40,450
$30,790 - $41,790
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Affordable
- Efficient
- Spacious (as a sedan)
Misses
- Spartan
- Uninspiring
- Potential supply constraints
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Generally punchy, refined powertrain
- Good fuel economy
- Classy styling inside and out
Misses
- It's not cheap
- Firm ride
- Missing some safety features found in some entry-level rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
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Colours Available
Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:
- Sunstone Orange
- Lunar Blue
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Jasper Red
Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.
Sedan models are available in the following colours:
- Dark Grey
- Eclipse Black
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Celestite Grey
- Atomic Rush
- Saturn Blue
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Reflect Silver Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Vibrant Violet Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 - 1987 | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L, 2.0L | 1.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 72kW - 126kW | 85kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 4390 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 142Nm - 203Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 - 4600 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 13.05 | 10.5 - 11.65 | |
