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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (178 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (29600 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or VW Golf?
Corolla Touring Sports
Costs and Efficiency:
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.
VW Golf has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4410 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.40 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.
Golf
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 VW Golf has a clearly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.50 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs evident better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.
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Corolla Touring Sports
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, VW Golf is to a small extent lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 178 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers distinct more room – 596 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs noticeable better – up to 1606 L, which is about 369 L more than the VW Golf.
When it comes to payload, VW Golf somewhat takes the win – 508 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.
Who wins the race?
The VW Golf proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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VW Golf
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
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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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VW Golf
The 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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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
VW Golf
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Price
25200 - 47600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 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
131 - 143 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
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
1485 - 1515 kg
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Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4282 - 4296 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Width
1789 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Height
1454 - 1483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 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
202 - 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
1798 - 1987 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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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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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.