Compare performance (178 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?
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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe costs 32,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,752 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 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 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 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 2 Series Gran Coupe is significantly 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 2 Series Gran Coupe is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
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 only slightly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,495 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers visibly more boot space – 596 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 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 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.
detailsThe BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pairs sharp handling with surprising practicality, wearing BMW's sporty looks in a compact, city-friendly shell. It's ideal for buyers who want a premium driving experience without the fuss of something larger — all the attitude, none of the excess.
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
32,400 - 51,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 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
110 - 170 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
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
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Length
4,650 mm
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Length
4,546 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
1,445 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
455 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, 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 - 9.9 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
226 - 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
2,025
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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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