Compare performance (148 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 considerably more efficient than the Renault Austral with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2 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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers moderately more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 148 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Renault Austral takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.
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 barely more boot space – 596 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Austral carries only slightly more – 455 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is decisively 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 is a stylish, well-built crossover that blends a comfortable ride with a spacious, modern cabin. It combines everyday-friendly refinement and contemporary technology with a focus on safety and practicality, making it a sensible choice for drivers who want an all-round family car.
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
29,900 - 34,100 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
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
145 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
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
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,548 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
555 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
1,825 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
455 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
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
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 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 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
270 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
109 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
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
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
Renault
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Brand
Toyota
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