Compare performance (178 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (29600 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or Volvo XC40?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7157 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports manages with 4.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.50 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC40 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 197 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
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 curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a bit lighter – 1485 kg compared to 1688 kg. The difference is around 203 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers distinct more room – 596 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs a bit better – up to 1606 L, which is about 278 L more than the Volvo XC40.
When it comes to payload, Volvo XC40 a bit takes the win – 532 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.
Overall, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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 XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Price
36800 - 47200 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.50 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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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
147 - 148 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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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
1688 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
452 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4425 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Width
1863 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Height
1652 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Max trunk capacity
1328 L
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
532 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
163 - 197 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 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
265 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Power kW
120 - 145 kW
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
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Engine capacity
1969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
Volvo
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The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is available as Front-Wheel Drive.