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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs VW ID.4 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or VW ID.4 fits your lifestyle better.

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £, while the VW ID.4 costs 34600 £. That’s a price difference of around 4967 £.

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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 ID.4 has a significantly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.4 is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.50 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

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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, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is clearly perceptible lighter – 1485 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 490 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers barely noticeable more room – 596 L compared to 543 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs barely noticeable better – up to 1606 L, which is about 31 L more than the VW ID.4.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 distinct takes the win – 551 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.4 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
VW ID.4

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VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km

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 ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
VW ID.4
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Costs and Consumption

Price
29600 - 36400 £
Price
34600 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
100 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
4582 - 4584 mm
Width
1790 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1619 - 1634 mm
Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
Max trunk capacity
1575 L
Payload
400 - 440 kg
Payload
511 - 551 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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