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SsangYong Rexton vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Rexton or Toyota Corolla?

SsangYong Rexton vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Rexton

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Corolla is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,557 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

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 SsangYong Rexton offers somewhat more power – delivering 202 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Rexton is marginally faster – reaching 184 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

Rexton

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 725 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers clearly more boot space – 784 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 423 L.

For maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Rexton offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,977 L, about 925 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries substantially more – 770 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 320 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla is far ahead 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
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Ssang Yong Rexton is better than the Land Cruiser

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
214 - 216 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4,850 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,825 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
655 - 770 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
184 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
441 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
148 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Toyota
Is the SsangYong Rexton offered with different drivetrains?

The SsangYong Rexton is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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