Compare performance (178 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or Volvo EC40?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,929 £.
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 Volvo EC40 offers substantially more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 264 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.
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 visibly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 580 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers clearly more boot space – 596 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 192 L.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports carries marginally more – 440 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
The Volvo EC40 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 Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
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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
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
486 - 585 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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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
-
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
404 L
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Length
4,650 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,790 mm
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Width
1,873 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
395 - 435 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
238 - 442 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
-
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Torque
420 - 670 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
175 - 325 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
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 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
Volvo
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