Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid vs Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 150: real MPG, tax and cost per mile
Side-by-side UK comparison of the Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid and Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 150 on the metrics that actually drive ownership cost: real-world efficiency, road tax (VED), insurance group and depreciation outlook.
Comparison table
| Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid | Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel type | hybrid | petrol |
| Body style | hatchback | hatchback |
| Years | 2019–2024 | 2020–2024 |
| Real-world efficiency | 56 mpg | 42 mpg |
| Official efficiency | 64 mpg | 51 mpg |
| CO₂ (g/km) | 100 | 125 |
| Road tax year one | £0 | £270 |
| Road tax standard | £195/yr | £195/yr |
| Insurance group | 16/50 | 18/50 |
| Depreciation | good | good |