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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs Volvo EX30 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (178 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (29600 £ vs 33000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or Volvo EX30?

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Volvo EX30

3.6 (5 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £ , while the Volvo EX30 costs 33000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3386 £.

EX30

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EX30 has a convincingly edge – offering 428 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.50 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 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 clearly perceptible lighter – 1485 kg compared to 1840 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers convincingly more room – 596 L compared to 318 L. That’s a difference of about 278 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs noticeable better – up to 1606 L, which is about 606 L more than the Volvo EX30.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports to a small extent takes the win – 440 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX30 sits well ahead of its rival 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
Volvo EX30

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from about £33,000
EX30

Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 339 - 476 km

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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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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Volvo EX30

3.6 (5 Reviews)
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The Volvo EX30 arrives as a compact electric with crisp Scandinavian design and a cheeky personality, proving you can be serious about safety and still enjoy a grin on your commute. Its cabin is cleverly packaged and delightfully easy to live with, offering smart tech and practical touches that make it feel like a grown-up's city car with a sense of fun.

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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Volvo EX30

Costs and Consumption

Price
29600 - 36400 £
Price
33000 - 49100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.3 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
339 - 476 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
49 - 65 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
Curb weight
1840 - 1960 kg
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Trunk capacity
318 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
4233 mm
Width
1790 mm
Width
1838 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1550 mm
Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
Max trunk capacity
1000 L
Payload
400 - 440 kg
Payload
370 - 390 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
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Volvo
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.