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Volkswagen Golf vs Toyota C-HR

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Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf

$35,898 - $89,990

2023 price

Toyota C-HR
Toyota C-HR

$42,990 - $57,690

2024 price

Summary

2023 Volkswagen Golf
2024 Toyota C-HR
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Inline 4, 1.8L
Fuel Type
-

-
Fuel Efficiency
7.0L/100km (combined)

4.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Too much road noise
  • Annoying touchscreen
  • Pricey

  • Visual bark over dynamic bite
  • Expensive
  • Rear space
2023 Volkswagen Golf Summary

In a world where hatchbacks are being cancelled left, right and centre, it was super refreshing to get into the Volkswagen Golf GTI hot-hatch recently.

I’d driven other Mk 8 Golf models including the R flagship wagon, but this was my go in the car I’d long considered to be the best Golf for the money.

But with prices continuously cruising north - this car is now a $54,990 prospect before on-road costs - does it still make dollars and sense? And what’s it like to live with in the daily grind?

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2024 Toyota C-HR Summary

According to the chief engineer for the Toyota C-HR, a second generation was never guaranteed for this uncharacteristically (for Toyota) design-led small SUV.

After the Corolla Cross came into existence, the top brass didn’t think the brand needed two similarly sized models in the line-up. So, why is it here, and is it any good?

The first question is easy to answer - the team drew the new C-HR up as a European model, built in hybrid-only and with enough key differences from the Corolla Cross to avoid the models competing. 

The second question? Let’s find out.

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