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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs VW Taigo - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (178 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29600 £ vs 19600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or VW Taigo?

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

VW Taigo

5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Corolla Touring Sports @ Toyota Motor Corporation

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 Taigo has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29600 £. That’s a price difference of around 9981 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports manages with 4.40 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

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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 has a to a small extent edge – offering 178 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the VW Taigo takes 8.20 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Taigo performs a bit better – reaching 212 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

Corolla Touring Sports @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, VW Taigo is clearly perceptible lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers noticeable more room – 596 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1606 L, which is about 384 L more than the VW Taigo.

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

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £29,600
Corolla Touring Sports @ Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.40 L
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

5 (2 Reviews)
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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
Corolla Touring Sports @ Toyota Motor Corporation
Taigo @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
29600 - 36400 £
Price
19600 - 31300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L
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
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
Curb weight
1229 - 1302 kg
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4650 mm
Length
4266 mm
Width
1790 mm
Width
1757 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1518 mm
Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
Max trunk capacity
1222 L
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
184 - 212 km/h
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
1798 - 1987 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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.