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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs VW Taigo comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 19,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or VW Taigo?

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs VW Taigo: Key differences

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

VW Taigo

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Taigo is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,900 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,685 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Taigo

Engine and Performance:

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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers a bit more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the VW Taigo takes 8.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

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 terms of curb weight, VW Taigo is clearly lighter – 1,229 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers visibly more boot space – 596 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Taigo carries barely more – 457 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports stands out in the key areas 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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Corolla Touring Sports

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 L/100km
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
VW Taigo

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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 Taigo

The VW Taigo brings coupe-like flair to the compact crossover scene with sharp styling and an interior that punches above its price, feeling smarter than you’d expect. It’s an easygoing daily companion that balances comfort and practicality with a playful wink, perfect for city drivers who want something livelier than a regular hatchback.

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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
VW Taigo

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Price
19,900 - 31,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
100 g/km
co2
120 - 132 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
-
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Curb weight
1,229 - 1,302 kg
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,650 mm
Length
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,757 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 440 kg
Payload
448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
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