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Subaru Forester vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Forester or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Subaru Forester vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports: Key differences

Subaru Forester

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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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

Forester

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is moderately cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Subaru Forester costs 34,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,100 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Corolla Touring Sports

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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers visibly more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

Forester

Space and Everyday Use:

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 slightly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,693 kg. The difference is around 208 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers moderately more boot space – 596 L compared to 508 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Forester carries slightly more – 492 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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 £29,600
Corolla Touring Sports

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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

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Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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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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Subaru Forester
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,700 - 42,200 £
Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
183 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Trunk capacity
508 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
-
Length
4,650 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Payload
446 - 492 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Toyota
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