Compare performance (585 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (55,700 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SERES 5 or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the SERES 5 costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,100 £.
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 SERES 5 offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 407 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SERES 5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.
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, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is clearly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 875 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers markedly more boot space – 596 L compared to 367 L. That’s a difference of about 229 L.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports carries moderately more – 440 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.
The SERES 5 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 Seres 5 carves a convincing niche in the crowded compact crossover market with bold styling and a surprisingly upscale cabin that feels larger than its footprint suggests. It’s an easy, fuss-free choice for shoppers after modern EV practicality and sensible running costs, delivered with a friendly personality that won’t try to outshine more expensive rivals.
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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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Price
55,700 £
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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
18.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
430 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
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
2,360 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
367 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
1,930 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
375 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
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
585 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 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
940 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
430 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
2024
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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
SERES
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Brand
Toyota
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