Compare performance (571 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,766 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Audi A8 with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers considerably more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 393 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is visibly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers markedly more boot space – 596 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 kg.
The Audi A8 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
58 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
390 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,945 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
525 - 700 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
286 - 571 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Toyota
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