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SsangYong Musso vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (28,700 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Musso or Toyota Corolla?

SsangYong Musso vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

SsangYong Musso

  • a bit more power
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Toyota Corolla

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  • barely cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Corolla is barely cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the SsangYong Musso costs 28,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 128 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SsangYong Musso with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

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 SsangYong Musso offers a bit more power – delivering 202 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Musso is only slightly faster – reaching 187 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

Corolla

Space and Everyday Use:

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 is clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 625 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries clearly more – 1,010 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 560 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla is clearly superior overall 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.

from £28,600
Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 L/100km
SsangYong Musso
Toyota Corolla

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SsangYong Musso

The Musso is a no-nonsense pickup that blends rugged capability with surprisingly comfy cabin manners, perfect for buyers who want practicality over prestige. It may not turn heads at the coffee stop, but its sensible layout, useful load space and low running costs make it a very pragmatic choice for workdays and weekends.

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Toyota Corolla

The Corolla is a reliable, no-nonsense compact car known for its practicality and composed ride. It’s economical to run, easy to maintain, and suits daily commuting while holding its value well.

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SsangYong Musso
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
221 - 245 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
149 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Toyota
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