Compare performance (178 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or Volvo EX40?
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 substantially cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,243 £.
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 EX40 offers significantly 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 EX40 is clearly 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.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is noticeably lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 555 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers markedly more boot space – 596 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 186 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,606 L, about 206 L more than the Volvo EX40.
When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX40 carries only slightly more – 480 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.
The Volvo EX40 is far ahead 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 EX40 wraps Scandinavian calm and clever practicality into a compact electric package that feels both premium and refreshingly uncomplicated. It's the grown-up answer to flashier rivals — a safe, comfy, and city-friendly EV with thoughtful tech that makes everyday driving quietly satisfying.
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
42,800 - 58,200 £
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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
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
480 - 576 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
67 - 79 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
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
410 L
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Length
4,650 mm
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Length
4,440 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Width
1,863 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Height
1,647 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,400 L
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
430 - 480 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
180 km/h
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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
2,025
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Model Year
2,024
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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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