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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or Kia Seltos?

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Kia Seltos

  • barely cheaper
  • barely more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Seltos is barely cheaper – starting at 29,300 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Corolla Touring Sports

Engine and Performance:

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 Kia Seltos offers barely more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Kia Seltos takes 8.8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Corolla Touring Sports

Space and Everyday Use:

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 very slightly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,515 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers a bit more boot space – 596 L compared to 536 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Seltos carries a bit more – 495 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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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 4.4 L/100km
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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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The Kia Seltos is a stylish and practical compact SUV that balances urban-friendly dimensions with a confident road presence. Inside it feels thoughtfully laid out with comfortable seating and a composed ride that suits daily driving and light adventure.

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Kia Seltos

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
100 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
4,650 mm
Length
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Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 440 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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