Compare performance (178 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29600 £ vs 25800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or VW Caddy Compact Van?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
VW Caddy Compact Van has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25800 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3784 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Caddy Compact Van manages with 0.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.40 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.
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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a slightly edge – offering 178 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the VW Caddy Compact Van performs barely noticeable better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is slight lighter – 1442 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy Compact Van performs clearly better – up to 3700 L, which is about 2094 L more than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
When it comes to payload, VW Caddy Compact Van convincingly takes the win – 759 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 319 kg.
The VW Caddy Compact Van proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Caddy Compact Van is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 VW Caddy is a clever compact van that turns urban chores into something almost enjoyable, thanks to smart packaging and a cabin that refuses to feel like punishment. For buyers who want useful practicality without drama, the Caddy is a tidy, dependable choice that quietly gets the job done while remaining surprisingly pleasant to drive.
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Price
25800 - 42300 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 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
117 - 120 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
100 g/km
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co2
11 - 154 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
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Curb weight
1442 - 1818 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4500 - 4853 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Height
1819 - 1823 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Max trunk capacity
3100 - 3700 L
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
628 - 759 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
102 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
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Torque
-
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Torque
220 - 320 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
75 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 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, B
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
VW
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The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is available as Front-Wheel Drive.