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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs Volvo XC40 - Differences and prices compared

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?

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Volvo XC40

5 (4 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

XC40

Engine and Performance:

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.

Corolla Touring Sports

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who comes out on top?

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.

from about £29,600
Corolla Touring Sports

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.40 L
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Volvo XC40

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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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 XC40

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The 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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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption

Price
29600 - 36400 £
Price
36800 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption L/100km
6.50 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
100 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
Curb weight
1688 kg
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
4425 mm
Width
1790 mm
Width
1863 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1652 mm
Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
Max trunk capacity
1328 L
Payload
400 - 440 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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.