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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs Tesla Model 3 - Differences and prices compared

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?

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Tesla Model 3

3.6 (3 Reviews)
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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 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 £.

Model 3

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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Tesla Model 3

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Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.2 - 16.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 550 - 750 km

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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Tesla Model 3

3.6 (3 Reviews)
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The 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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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Tesla Model 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
29600 - 36400 £
Price
34300 - 50100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.2 - 16.7 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
550 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
64.5 - 83 kWh
co2
100 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
Curb weight
1822 - 1929 kg
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
4720 - 4724 mm
Width
1790 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1431 - 1440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 440 kg
Payload
303 - 333 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
201 - 262 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Tesla
What drive types are available for the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.