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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs MG ZS comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 18,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or MG ZS?

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs MG ZS: Key differences

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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MG ZS

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

MG ZS is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,000 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,614 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the MG ZS with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

ZS

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 MG ZS offers marginally more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.2 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, MG ZS is slightly lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers noticeably more boot space – 596 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 153 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG ZS carries barely more – 470 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG ZS is barely ahead 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.

from £18,000
ZS

MG ZS

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 197 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
MG ZS

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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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MG ZS

The MG ZS is a compact crossover that delivers strong value with a roomy cabin and straightforward tech, making it a sensible choice for budget-minded buyers. It’s easy to live with, offering comfortable rides and a practical layout that suits daily commutes and family errands.

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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
MG ZS

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Price
18,000 - 24,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
100 g/km
co2
115 - 145 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
1,330 - 1,420 kg
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Trunk capacity
443 L
Length
4,650 mm
Length
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 440 kg
Payload
375 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
116 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 12.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
85 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,495 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Toyota
Brand
MG
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