VS

Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comparison

Compare performance (141 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports: Key differences

Mazda CX-5

4.6 (7 Reviews)
rate

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

4.7 (1 Reviews)
rate
  • only slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • barely more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

CX-5

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.

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is only slightly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Mazda CX-5 costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 386 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Corolla Touring Sports

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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers visibly more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda CX-5 is marginally faster – reaching 195 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

CX-5

Space and Everyday Use:

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 barely lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 144 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers barely more boot space – 596 L compared to 583 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 offers markedly more capacity – up to 2,019 L, about 413 L more than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries visibly more – 601 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £29,600
Corolla Touring Sports

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 L/100km
Mazda CX-5
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis

Mazda CX-5

The Mazda CX-5 blends elegant, athletic styling with a surprisingly engaging driving character, turning routine trips into small, satisfying adventures. Inside it feels thoughtfully built and comfortable, offering sensible practicality and a premium feel that punches above its price.

details

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The 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.

details
Mazda CX-5
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
157 - 168 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 583 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
4,690 mm
Length
4,650 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,695 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,019 L
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Payload
601 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
195 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved. The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.