Compare performance (178 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or BMW 3 Series Saloon?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,337 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2 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 BMW 3 Series Saloon offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 352 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is markedly 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 barely lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers moderately more boot space – 596 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries a bit more – 495 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Saloon is decisively ahead 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 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 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
96 - 101 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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co2
100 g/km
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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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
1,575 - 1,960 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
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Length
4,650 mm
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Length
4,713 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Height
1,440 - 1,446 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
405 - 495 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Torque
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
BMW
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