Compare performance (115 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 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.
Mazda 2 is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,385 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers visibly more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Mazda 2 is only slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
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, Mazda 2 is markedly lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 386 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers considerably more boot space – 596 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 316 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,606 L, about 656 L more than the Mazda 2.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports carries very slightly more – 440 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports holds a decisive overall lead 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 Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.
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
14,200 - 21,700 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 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
-
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
107 - 122 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
4,080 mm
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,695 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
1,515 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
950 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
420 - 437 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
75 - 115 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
143 - 151 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
55 - 85 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Toyota
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