Compare performance (178 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or Lotus Eletre?
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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,100 £.
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 Lotus Eletre offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 740 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is visibly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 85 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 considerably lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,080 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers a bit more boot space – 688 L compared to 596 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers barely more capacity – up to 1,606 L, about 74 L more than the Lotus Eletre.
When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.
The Lotus Eletre stands well ahead of its rival 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 Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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co2
100 g/km
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co2
0 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
SUV
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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
2,565 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
688 L
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Length
4,650 mm
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Length
5,103 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Width
2,060 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Height
1,630 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
405 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
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Torque
-
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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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
A
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
Lotus
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