Compare performance (132 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (30800 £ vs 29600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
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 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 30800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1243 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports manages with 4.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.20 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.
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 has a noticeable edge – offering 178 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.60 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers significantly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is distinct lighter – 1114 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 371 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers convincingly more room – 596 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 469 L.
When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports convincingly takes the win – 440 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 274 kg.
Overall, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.
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
30800 - 36200 £
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.20 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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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
140 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
Coupe
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1114 kg
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Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
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Trunk capacity
127 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
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Length
4650 mm
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Width
1735 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Payload
166 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
132 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.60 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
152 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
97 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1496 cm3
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Toyota
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The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.