Compare performance (136 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (30,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Impreza or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Subaru Impreza costs 30,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 703 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers clearly 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.1 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 very slightly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,574 kg. The difference is around 89 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers considerably more boot space – 596 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 281 L.
When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries moderately more – 526 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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 Subaru Impreza feels like a trusty companion built for everyday adventures, shrugging off bad weather and awkward parking with quiet competence. It won't win any style contests, but its sensible cabin, grippy manners, and honest driving character make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over flash.
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
30,300 - 32,500 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.3 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
166 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
Hatchback
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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
1,574 - 1,599 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
315 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
1,780 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
501 - 526 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
10.6 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
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Subaru
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Brand
Toyota
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