Compare performance (178 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or BMW Z4?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the BMW Z4 costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,852 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 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 Z4 offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW Z4 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is only slightly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,510 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers considerably more boot space – 596 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 315 L.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports carries considerably more – 440 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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 Z4 is a taut, road-hugging roadster that pairs elegant, low-slung styling with a roof you can drop on a sunny whim, delivering that pure, wind-in-your-hair driving thrill few cars manage to match. It’s an ideal weekend companion for drivers who prefer engagement over practicality — bring good shoes rather than a lot of luggage, and you’ll get a grin every time you turn the wheel.
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 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
157 - 191 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
281 L
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Length
4,650 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,790 mm
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Width
1,864 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Height
-
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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
215 - 235 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
197 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
-
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Torque
320 - 500 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
145 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
BMW
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