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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs Kia K4 - Differences and prices compared

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?

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Kia K4

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Corolla Touring Sports

Engine and Performance:

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.

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 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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £29,600
Corolla Touring Sports

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.40 L
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Kia K4

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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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Kia K4

Kia 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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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Kia K4

Costs and Consumption

Price
29600 - 36400 £
Price
25700 - 32800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
100 g/km
co2
132 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
Curb weight
1415 - 1500 kg
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 438 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
-
Width
1790 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 440 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.