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Renault Symbioz vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Symbioz or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Symbioz has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29600 £. That’s a price difference of around 5177 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports manages with 4.40 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.50 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a a bit edge – offering 178 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.10 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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 curb weight, Renault Symbioz is barely noticeable lighter – 1359 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 126 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers hardly perceptible more room – 596 L compared to 576 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz performs barely noticeable better – up to 1682 L, which is about 76 L more than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.

When it comes to payload, Renault Symbioz hardly perceptible takes the win – 459 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports proves to be barely ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £29,600
Corolla Touring Sports @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.40 L

Renault Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.

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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The 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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Renault Symbioz
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
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Costs and Consumption

Price
24400 - 30700 £
Price
29600 - 36400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
102 - 136 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1359 - 1544 kg
Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
4413 mm
Length
4650 mm
Width
1797 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1575 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1582 - 1682 L
Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
Payload
376 - 459 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1789 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Renault
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Renault Symbioz?

The Renault Symbioz is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.