2020 Toyota Corolla vs VW Golf vs Ford Focus – is hybrid better than petrol or diesel? | What Car?

Is hybrid better than petrol or diesel? In this group test of the 2019 Toyota Corolla vs VW Golf vs Ford Focus we'll be finding out just that, as well as which is the best of these cars in other key areas.

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[toninocars]

The adjustment of the seat of Corolla is the best in class, fine adjustments can be done with up and down instead but one pull up or down flexibility is at most for many drivers that drives a lot and do get breaks, naps in the car. All three cars are good but the hybrid tech just sends Corolla to the top. Best and only sensible choice for a new car right now

[shanjanusman]

Toyota First, VW second and Ford Third.

[MG-cedx]

The Corolla is just beautiful..and it drives nice too..

[Gkoulidis]

Dear Lord, this comparison makes no sense at all

[philip]

It amazes me that in this supposedly eco-friendly world, we have a company who intentionally lied about its cars' emissions, yet its products are still lauded for their brilliance. Why do we not hold these companies to account?! Nobody seems to care.

[eamonnmcdermott]

"The Toyota is at least as solidly built as the golf"! LOL. The golf may appear to have better perceived quality but the Toyota will give FAR FAR fewer reliability issues. My money from these three cars is on the Toyota!

[jacka]

I owned a golf. Apart from its aesthetic features and neat interior design, it has several electronic problems. It costed me alot to repair as well. But after i change to corolla, i has not spend a single penny on its repair yet.

[thomasatanto]

I think we all know that they will always put the VW golf in first place, why?, i dont know. I cant see how the vw golf is better than the corolla. I accept that the VW Golf is good in particular areas like the quality of the interior, the driving experience and the fact that it has the best space in the boot and the rear seats.
The corolla may not have as much room in the back seats and the boot may not be as big as in the golf, it is not too far behind, and it will be enough for most peoples needs.
The interior quality in the corolla has improved, not to the golfs level but it is certainly more well built than the Focus.
The amount of standard equipment you get in the corolla is excellent, you have to pay extra for it in the focus and golf.
Yes, maybe, the corolla isnt as fun to drive as the focus but not everybody wants that driving experience, they may want a calm and relaxing driving experiece which the corolla certainly delivers.
In my opinion, i think the corolla is the best car in this group as it has all the good points of the two other cars but there is one big differnece, toyotas reliability reputation is much better than vws and ford reliabilty reputation.

[julianschmidt]

The Corolla looks so badass. I love the comparison with those boring looking cars.
My Touring GR arrives in 2 weeks 😁
9:35 blind spot monitoring is in the Corolla as an option(in higher trims included!!). You should have mentioned that!

[agosmrocha]

Toyota never goes down and for me is the most important.

[Flysohigh]

Getting my Corolla 2.0 Sport next week!!!! cant wait! its an amazing car. It just feels so much more modern with hybrid system than others

[NorthernBirdBoy]

I can never understand why anyone prefers a wheel to adjust seat tilt compared to the fast level instead. Really handy when you want to chill in your car and recline the seats right back (not when driving of course)...also my understanding is that although android auto and apple car play isn't offered currently with the corolla it is coming in a future update that can be added to the current car. Though when this is due to happen I don't know.

[energy]

Tried all three cars, corolla is my choice but in wagon 2.0 trim

[ernodios]

Nice comparison, although the Ford should have been petrol and the Volkswagen a diesel

[Poncho]

Just love how the focus' dashboard was wobbling around when Doug was driving it 👌

[colm]

Thought it was just me that’s wa s annoyed by the vw golf volume button thing

[rightlanehog]

Which one will help 'sustain' the British car industry? That would be the Corolla which is made in Derbyshire.

[aidan]

Something to note. The Corolla has had Apple Carplay and Android Auto since 2020.

[AHBdV]

Funny... I read the title "is hybrid better than diesel or petrol". And the result of the test is YES. It is way better than both. And then the winner is the worst of all three, the petrol. Yeah right...
And apparently because the resolution of the infotainment system is so high... not that you'll ever see it, because it is located near your feet! Nobody in his right mind would consider a new car with the screen placed so low! It is actually dangerous having to look so far off from the road.

[HeikkiHeer]

2019 corolla can be updated to use android auto and apple carplay. checked that today with Toyota support.