Compare performance (200 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral 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 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Renault Austral costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 309 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Renault Austral offers moderately more power – delivering 200 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 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, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is marginally lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,548 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers slightly more boot space – 596 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Renault Austral offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,736 L, about 130 L more than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Austral carries only slightly more – 477 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comes out modestly 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.
The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 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
109 - 145 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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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
1,548 - 1,613 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
527 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
4,533 mm
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,825 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
1,645 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
455 - 477 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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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
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
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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
148 - 200 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
270 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
109 - 147 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
Toyota
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