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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs BMW 1 Series comparison
Compare performance (178 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or BMW 1 Series?
Corolla Touring Sports
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 1 Series is very slightly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 805 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series uses 4.3 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.
1 Series
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 BMW 1 Series offers substantially more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 1 Series is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
Corolla Touring Sports
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is marginally lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers markedly more boot space – 596 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 216 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,606 L, about 406 L more than the BMW 1 Series.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 1 Series carries moderately more – 510 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 1 Series 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.
from £28,800
BMW 1 Series
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
BMW 1 Series
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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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BMW 1 Series
The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
BMW 1 Series
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
28,800 - 51,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 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
100 g/km
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co2
112 - 173 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Fuel tank capacity
49 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
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Length
4,650 mm
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Length
4,361 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Width
1,800 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Height
1,459 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,135 - 1,200 L
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
475 - 510 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
122 - 300 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
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Torque
-
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Power kW
90 - 221 kW
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
BMW
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