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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs VW Golf comparison
Compare performance (178 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or VW Golf?
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs VW Golf: Key differences
Corolla Touring Sports
Costs and Efficiency:
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 marginally cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,324 £.
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.
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 offers clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.
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 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.
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.
Who wins the race in the data check?
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.
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VW Golf
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
VW Golf
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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 Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
VW Golf
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 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
-
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co2
100 g/km
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co2
25 - 173 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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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
-
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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
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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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, Petrol MHEV, 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
116 - 325 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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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 - 239 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
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
VW
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