Toyota Corolla Hatch Ascent Sport Hybrid
0/5 (0)
$32,990
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs
Volkswagen Polo Life
0/5 (0)
$30,790
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

Corolla Hatch Ascent Sport Hybrid
Overview
Polo Life
2018
Year
2018 - Present
1798.0
Engine
999
103.0
Power
85
Hybrid
Fuel
Petrol
CVT
Transmission
DCT
5.0
Seating
5

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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Corolla Hatch Ascent Sport Hybrid
Specification
Polo Life
1798.0
Engine Capacity
999
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
—
Inline
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
4
Number of Cylinders
3
—
Aspiration
Turbocharged
103.0
Power
85
142
Torque
200
FWD
Drive Type
FWD
4.0
Fuel Economy Combined
5.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
205 / 55R16
Tyre Size
185 / 65 R15
16"
Wheel Size
15
5.0
Number of Doors
5
5.0
Seating Capacity
5
Ventilated disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
Solid disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
MacPherson strut
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Rack and pinion
Steering Type
Electric power steering
7.0
Number of Airbags
7
—
Towing Capacity
1100
10.4
Turning Circle
10.6

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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Corolla Hatch Ascent Sport Hybrid
Dimension
Polo Life
43.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
40
4375.0
Length
4080
1790.0
Width
1751
1435.0
Height
1450
2640.0
Wheelbase
2564
135.0
Ground Clearance
148
1400
Kerb Weight
1187
217
Boot Space
351

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

Corolla Hatch Ascent Sport Hybrid
Feature
Polo Life
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

Corolla Hatch Ascent Sport Hybrid
Feature
Polo Life
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

Corolla Hatch Ascent Sport Hybrid
Feature
Polo Life
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

Corolla Hatch Ascent Sport Hybrid
Feature
Polo Life
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Charging & Battery Tech

Corolla Hatch Ascent Sport Hybrid
Feature
Polo Life
AC home charging
DC fast-charge capable
Scheduled charging
Charging Cable Included
Portable Charger Included
Wall Charger Compatible
Battery Preconditioning
Heat Pump

EV / Hybrid Drive Features

Corolla Hatch Ascent Sport Hybrid
Feature
Polo Life
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

Toyota Corolla Hatch Ascent Sport Hybrid

Pros

  • +Excellent fuel economy
  • +Smooth hybrid system
  • +Good safety features
  • +Comfortable daily driving
  • +Strong resale value

Cons

  • −Limited rear headroom
  • −CVT lacks engagement
  • −Road noise on highways
  • −Small rear windows
  • −Modest boot space

Volkswagen Polo Life

Pros

  • +Efficient 1.0-litre turbo engine
  • +Useful 351-litre boot
  • +Five-star ANCAP safety
  • +Compact city-friendly dimensions
  • +Good standard driver assistance

Cons

  • −Requires premium unleaded
  • −Basic manual air conditioning
  • −Modest performance when fully loaded
  • −Rear seat space is limited
  • −Dual-clutch can hesitate at low speed

Which one should you buy?

Best for Value: Volkswagen Polo Life

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Our Recommendation

Choose Toyota Corolla Hatch Ascent Sport Hybrid if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Volkswagen Polo Life if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: Volkswagen Polo Life leads on value.

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