Compare performance (178 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or VW ID.3?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
VW ID.3 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,037 £.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.3 offers substantially more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the VW ID.3 is marginally faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
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 terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is markedly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,787 kg. The difference is around 302 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers noticeably more boot space – 596 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 211 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,606 L, about 339 L more than the VW ID.3.
When it comes to payload, the VW ID.3 carries barely more – 473 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.
The VW ID.3 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 ID.3 is a crisply styled electric hatch that masks serious practicality behind a friendly, modern face, making city runs and longer trips pleasantly fuss free. For buyers seeking a sensible, well-equipped EV that doesn't take itself too seriously, the ID.3 strikes a neat balance of comfort, tech and everyday usability with a cheeky smile.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
28,600 - 49,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
383 - 605 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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co2
100 g/km
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co2
0 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
5
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Curb weight
1,787 - 1,993 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
385 L
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Length
4,650 mm
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Length
4,264 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Width
1,809 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Height
1,564 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
437 - 473 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
170 - 326 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
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Torque
-
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Torque
310 - 545 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Power kW
125 - 240 kW
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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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
A
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
VW
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