Compare performance (601 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (49,400 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i4 or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the BMW i4 costs 49,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,766 £.
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 BMW i4 offers clearly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 423 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is clearly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 585 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers visibly more boot space – 596 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 126 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW i4 carries only slightly more – 480 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.
The BMW i4 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 BMW i4 arrives with the poise of a classic Gran Coupé, marrying BMW's playful handling with a sleek, modern interior that makes switching to electric feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise. For buyers who want a practical daily driver that still enjoys a spirited back-road run, the i4 quietly delivers smiles and a surprising dose of driver engagement.
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.
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Price
49,400 - 62,500 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
514 - 613 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 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
Hatchback
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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
2,070 - 2,285 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
470 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
1,852 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
445 - 480 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
286 - 601 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 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
400 - 795 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
210 - 442 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Toyota
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