Compare performance (158 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Clio or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Renault Clio is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,548 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio uses 4.1 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.
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 somewhat more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Clio is visibly lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 283 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers significantly more boot space – 596 L compared to 327 L. That’s a difference of about 269 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,606 L, about 430 L more than the Renault Clio.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Clio carries marginally more – 463 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.
The Renault Clio has only a minor advantage 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 Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.
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
17,100 - 23,700 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.1 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
92 - 115 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
4,116 mm
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,768 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
1,451 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,094 - 1,176 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
453 - 463 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic 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
115 - 158 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.1 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
190 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
84 - 116 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,026
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
Toyota
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