Compare performance (178 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or Tesla Model Y?
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 a bit cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Tesla Model Y costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,672 £.
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 Y offers clearly more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 282 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Tesla Model Y is slightly faster – reaching 201 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Tesla Model Y offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is noticeably lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 468 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers visibly more boot space – 822 L compared to 596 L. That’s a difference of about 226 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model Y offers clearly more capacity – up to 2,138 L, about 532 L more than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
When it comes to payload, the Tesla Model Y carries barely more – 472 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.
The Tesla Model Y is clearly superior overall 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 Y blends SUV practicality with sports-car poke, wrapping a roomy, minimalist cabin and handy hatch into a slick, aerodynamic package that feels more Silicon Valley gadget than garage ornament. It’s an ideal pick for buyers who want effortless electric driving, regular software improvements and access to Tesla’s convenient charging network, though style-conscious shoppers should know it’s more about tech and efficiency than classic luxury.
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
34,300 - 53,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
534 - 657 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
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Curb weight
1,953 - 2,108 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
822 L
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Length
4,650 mm
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Length
4,790 - 4,797 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Width
1,920 - 1,921 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Height
1,621 - 1,624 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Max trunk capacity
2,118 - 2,138 L
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
435 - 472 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
299 - 460 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
201 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
220 - 338 kW
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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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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