Compare performance (178 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or VW Polo?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW Polo is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,347 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.
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 Polo offers moderately more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.
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 Polo is visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 342 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers substantially more boot space – 596 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Polo carries barely more – 457 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.
The VW Polo is clearly superior overall 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 Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 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
-
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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
116 - 148 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
1,143 - 1,378 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
351 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
1,751 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
432 - 457 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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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
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
80 - 207 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 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
93 - 320 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Power kW
59 - 152 kW
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 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, E
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
VW
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