Compare performance (650 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 5 or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,880 £.
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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers significantly more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 472 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is visibly faster – reaching 260 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is markedly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 470 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers a bit more boot space – 596 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,606 L, about 26 L more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 carries somewhat more – 530 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is far ahead 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 looks like a spaceship that moved into suburbia, pairing bold retro‑futuristic styling with a roomy, cleverly laid-out cabin that makes long trips surprisingly comfortable. Its electric character delivers instant, silky acceleration and low running costs, making it a smart, slightly cheeky pick for buyers who want tech, practicality and personality without the drama.
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
38,500 - 64,200 £
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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
15.6 - 21.2 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
440 - 570 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
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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
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,955 - 2,275 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
480 - 520 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
4,655 - 4,715 mm
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,890 - 1,940 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
1,585 - 1,605 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,540 - 1,580 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
385 - 530 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
170 - 650 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
185 - 260 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
350 - 770 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
125 - 478 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
Hyundai
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Brand
Toyota
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