Compare performance (178 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or Lynk & Co 01?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,247 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 uses 0.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.
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 Lynk & Co 01 offers markedly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Lynk & Co 01 takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
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 terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is noticeably lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,935 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers visibly more boot space – 596 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports carries very slightly more – 440 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.
The Lynk & Co 01 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.
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 Lynk & Co 01 marries bold, contemporary styling with a roomy, well-appointed cabin, striking a rare balance between fashionable flair and everyday practicality. With intuitive tech, flexible ownership ideas and a playful driving character, it’s the kind of crossover that turns heads at the lights and keeps owners grinning on the commute.
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.9 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
75 km
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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
20 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
-
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Curb weight
1,935 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
466 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
1,860 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
415 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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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
280 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 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
535 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Power kW
206 kW
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
Lynk & Co
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