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Kia K4 vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia K4 or Toyota Corolla?

Kia K4 vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

K4

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Kia K4 is moderately cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,815 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

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 Kia K4 offers only slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Kia K4 is only slightly lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers clearly more boot space – 604 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 243 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia K4 carries barely more – 455 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla is slightly ahead 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.

from £28,600
Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 L/100km
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Reviews Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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Joz
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20 May 2026, 08:04:44

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Toyota Corolla

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Reviews Toyota Corolla

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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1 Jun 2026, 15:20:49

Excellent car, very good suspension comfort, winter consumption 4.2, summer 3.7, 40,000 km, no problems

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Kia K4
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
132 - 161 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
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Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
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Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
435 - 455 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Toyota
Is the Kia K4 offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia K4 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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