Compare performance (178 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or VW Golf?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
VW Golf is slightly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,410 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.
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 VW Golf offers clearly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is considerably 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.
Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is markedly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 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, VW Golf is moderately lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 178 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers noticeably more boot space – 596 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,606 L, about 369 L more than the VW Golf.
When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries moderately more – 508 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.
The VW Golf is decisively ahead 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 VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
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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
131 - 143 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
100 g/km
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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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
1,307 - 1,662 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
4,650 mm
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Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Width
1,789 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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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
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Torque
-
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Torque
220 - 420 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
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
VW
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