Compare performance (178 HP vs 627 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 Y?
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 Y 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 Y has a clearly edge – offering 627 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 449 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.50 s. That’s about 4 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Tesla Model Y performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 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 clearly perceptible lighter – 1485 kg compared to 1976 kg. The difference is around 491 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers clearly perceptible more room – 822 L compared to 596 L. That’s a difference of about 226 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model Y performs distinct better – up to 2138 L, which is about 532 L more than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
When it comes to payload, Tesla Model Y hardly perceptible takes the win – 472 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.
The Tesla Model Y proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Tesla Model Y is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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
29600 - 36400 £
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Price
34300 - 53100 £
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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
13.1 - 16.2 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
534 - 622 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
64.5 - 85 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
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
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Curb weight
1976 - 2108 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
822 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4790 - 4797 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Width
1921 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Height
1611 - 1624 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Max trunk capacity
2022 - 2138 L
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
440 - 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 - 627 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 - 250 km/h
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Torque
-
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Torque
420 - 493 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 - 461 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.