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Engines & Power

Corolla Base

Golf GL

300 RWD

Standard Engine 1.6L 100 hp I4 2.0L 115 hp I4 3.6L 292 hp V6
Horsepower 100 115 @ 5200 RPM 292 @ 6350 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 95 122 @ 2600 RPM 260 @ 4800 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration No data 8/SOHC 24/DOHC
Displacement (cc) 1598 1984 3604
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.07 X 3.29 3.25 X 3.65 3.78 X 3.27
Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.0:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type/System No data/MPFI Gasoline/SEFI Gasoline/SEFI
Turbocharger No No No
Supercharger No No No

Transmissions

Corolla Base

Golf GL

300 RWD

Standard Transmission 5-Speed Manual Overdrive 5-Speed Manual Overdrive 8-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Payload & Towing

Corolla Base

Golf GL

300 RWD

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 89.40 87.60 106.30
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 12.70 16.90 16.30
Standard Towing (lb.) No data 2000 1000
Max Towing (lb.) 1500 2000 1000
Standard Payload (lb.) No data 1014 No data
Max Payload (lb.) No data 1014 No data
Standard GVWR (lb.) No data No data 5100
Max GVWR (lb.) No data No data 5100

Braking & Traction

Corolla Base

Golf GL

300 RWD

4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive N/A N/A N/A
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) N/A N/A Std.
Automatic Load-Leveling N/A N/A N/A
Electronic Brake Assistance N/A N/A Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A N/A N/A
Locking Differential N/A N/A N/A
Traction Control N/A N/A Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System N/A N/A Std.
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