AWD Hot Hatch Rivalry: 2023 Toyota GR Corolla vs. 2022 Volkswagen Golf R

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Both the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla and the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R

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are eagerly awaited AWD hot hatches that will compete in the tiny car market.

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The GR Corolla is equipped with a turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder

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engine that generates more than 250 horsepower,

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a lightweight design, and cutting-edge technologies. The Golf R, on the other hand,

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is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that generates 315 horsepower and

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is renowned for its superb handling

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