Compare performance (178 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (29600 £ vs 34300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or Tesla Model 3?
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 has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £ , while the Tesla Model 3 costs 34300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4672 £.
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 Tesla Model 3 has a decisively edge – offering 460 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 282 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.10 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.50 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Tesla Model 3 performs noticeable better – reaching 262 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 82 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 curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is noticeable lighter – 1485 kg compared to 1822 kg. The difference is around 337 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers minimal more room – 596 L compared to 594 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.
When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports evident takes the win – 440 kg compared to 333 kg. That’s a difference of about 107 kg.
The Tesla Model 3 is decisively 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.
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 Tesla Model 3 slices through daily commuting with a silent, confident shove that makes petrolheads reassess their life choices, while its minimalist cabin feels more like a slick gadget gallery than a traditional car interior. For buyers after a fuss-free, tech-forward electric with plenty of grin factor and low running drama, it’s hard to beat—just don't be surprised when the car updates itself overnight.
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Price
34300 - 50100 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.2 - 16.7 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
550 - 750 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
64.5 - 83 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
Sedan
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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
1485 - 1515 kg
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Curb weight
1822 - 1929 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
594 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4720 - 4724 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Width
1850 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Height
1431 - 1440 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
303 - 333 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
283 - 460 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.1 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
201 - 262 km/h
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Torque
-
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Torque
420 - 660 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
208 - 338 kW
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 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
Tesla
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The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is available as Front-Wheel Drive.