Compare performance (178 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (29600 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or Kia K4?
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.
Kia K4 has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3900 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports manages with 4.40 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.80 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Kia K4 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 180 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.40 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.
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 curb weight, Kia K4 is minimal lighter – 1415 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers evident more room – 596 L compared to 438 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.
When it comes to payload, Kia K4 hardly perceptible takes the win – 455 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsKia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Price
25700 - 32800 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 6.9 L
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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
132 - 155 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
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
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Curb weight
1415 - 1500 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
328 - 438 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1790 mm
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Width
1850 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
435 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 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
200 - 265 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
85 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
Kia
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The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is available as Front-Wheel Drive.