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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or Polestar 2?

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Polestar 2

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,557 £.

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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 Polestar 2 offers significantly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 298 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is somewhat faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

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 clearly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 584 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers markedly more boot space – 596 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 191 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,606 L, about 511 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports carries barely more – 440 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 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.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 568 - 659 km
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Polestar 2

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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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Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
100 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,650 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
400 - 440 kg
Payload
412 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
220 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Polestar
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