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Suzuki Swace vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (31,900 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Swace or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Suzuki Swace vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports: Key differences

Suzuki Swace

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly lighter
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Swace

Quick take: Suzuki Swace VS Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Suzuki Swace VS Toyota Corolla Touring Sports pits a value‑focused rebadge against its more internationally familiar cousin, and the contest is mostly about trade‑offs between cost and capability. The Suzuki Swace presents itself as the pragmatic choice: the same hybrid bones as the Corolla but usually priced lower and specced to feel straightforward in daily life. The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports leans harder on refinement, a slightly broader engine choice, and the brand assurances that many buyers value for long ownership. Read on to see which car suits your routines and where the compromises matter in day‑to‑day use.

Corolla Touring Sports

Character and driving dynamics

The Suzuki Swace drives like a sensible, unhurried family kombi — calm, predictable and tuned for efficiency rather than excitement, whereas the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers a noticeably firmer edge if you opt for the stronger engine. Suzuki Swace owners will appreciate smoothness in town and a relaxed pace on country lanes, but they’ll feel the engine work harder when overtaking or climbing hills. The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports can deliver crisper mid‑range response and a feeling of reserve that makes motorway manoeuvres less stressful, at the cost of more audible drivetrain noise when pushed. If you prioritise composed economy, the Swace fits; if you want a bit more urgency without moving up to a different class, the Corolla Touring Sports is the better fit.

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Comfort and long‑distance behavior

On comfort the Suzuki Swace soaks up city bumps with an easygoing suspension and a cabin that feels forgiving on daily commutes, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports trades a touch of suppleness for greater composure at higher speeds. Suzuki Swace is quietly pleasant for stop‑and‑go traffic where its electric‑leaning hybrid feel makes short trips effortless, but longer motorway stints expose the drivetrain’s louder moments under load. The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports stays steadier on sustained fast runs and its stronger engine option means overtakes come without the same strain, though that can bring more noise into the cabin when you press on. For long trips where steady cruising and confident passing matter, the Corolla Touring Sports has the edge; for relaxed, low‑stress daily miles, the Swace is perfectly suited.

Corolla Touring Sports

City friendliness and everyday usability

Both the Suzuki Swace and the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports are city‑friendly thanks to hybrid drivetrains that allow a lot of electric‑mode driving, but they approach usability differently. Suzuki Swace emphasises simplicity: clear controls, practical visibility and a big boot opening make day‑to‑day tasks easier and often come with a lower asking price and generous standard kit. Toyota Corolla Touring Sports brings refined packaging, a few extra technological comforts and the reassurance of Toyota’s ownership programmes, though some infotainment quirks and menu depth can be a minor frustration. If your life is mainly urban and you want straightforward economy and ease, Swace is appealing; if you value polish, dealer support and slightly smarter packaging, the Corolla Touring Sports nudges ahead.

Swace

Practicality, cabin feel and family suitability

Practical families will find both the Suzuki Swace and Toyota Corolla Touring Sports well thought‑out, but the small differences shape usability: Suzuki Swace offers a wide boot aperture and a sensible, flexible load floor that makes grocery runs and strollers easy to handle. Toyota Corolla Touring Sports typically makes loading simpler with a lower sill and a very usable boxy space that feels more effortless when you’re packing for a weekend away. Inside, Suzuki Swace leans toward robust and straightforward materials with a no‑nonsense layout, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports edges toward clearer instrument presentation and a slightly more finished feel. If you haul gear regularly and value the easiest loading, Corolla Touring Sports is more convenient; if you want roomy, functional space combined with better value, Swace is the practical pick.

Corolla Touring Sports

Who each car is for — buyer fit and the trade‑offs ahead

Choose the Suzuki Swace if you prioritise sensible running costs, simple operation and the best value for a hybrid kombi — it’s ideal for commuters, cost‑conscious families and fleet buyers who want Corolla‑grade reliability without the premium. Opt for the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports if you value stronger performance when you need it, slightly higher perceived refinement and the peace of mind that comes with Toyota’s ownership ecosystem and resale strength. The trade‑off is straightforward: Suzuki Swace trims price and fuss; Toyota Corolla Touring Sports buys reserve, warranty confidence and a touch more everyday refinement. With that buyer picture in mind, the technical comparison that follows will make it clear how those practical differences are achieved under the skin.

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

Swace

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is marginally cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Suzuki Swace costs 31,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,272 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Suzuki Swace with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 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 clearly more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Suzuki Swace takes 9.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

Swace

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, Suzuki Swace is only slightly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 596 L of storage.

Maximum load volume is the same – both hold up to 1,606 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports carries a bit more – 440 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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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
Suzuki Swace
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Suzuki Swace

The Suzuki Swace is a pragmatic estate that swaps showy design for roomy practicality and a quiet, comfortable ride that suits everyday family life. It won't thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible charm, dependable build and clever packaging make it a smart pick for buyers who want fuss-free usability rather than headline-grabbing performance.

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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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Suzuki Swace
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,900 £
Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
102 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Trunk capacity
596 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
4,655 mm
Length
4,650 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,606 L
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Payload
360 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

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

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Toyota
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