Compare performance (217 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Leaf 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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Nissan Leaf costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,209 £.
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 Nissan Leaf offers a bit more power – delivering 217 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Nissan Leaf takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is visibly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 379 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers clearly more boot space – 596 L compared to 437 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Leaf carries marginally more – 444 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.
The Nissan Leaf stands well ahead of its rival 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 Nissan Leaf is a practical, easygoing electric hatch that turns daily commutes into a quiet, effortless affair while offering more cabin space than it lets on. It’s a sensible, wallet-friendly step into electrification for buyers who value comfort and simplicity over sporty drama, though those chasing long-distance thrills might look elsewhere.
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
30,800 - 41,100 £
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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
13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
436 - 624 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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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
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
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,864 - 1,956 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
437 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,810 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
441 - 444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
176 - 217 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 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
345 - 355 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
130 - 160 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
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
Toyota
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