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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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
34,700 - 42,200 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
183 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
1,693 - 1,739 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
508 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
1,830 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
446 - 492 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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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
CVT
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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
136 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 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
182 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Subaru
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Brand
Toyota
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