Compare performance (178 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or VW Tayron?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the VW Tayron costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,007 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tayron uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.
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 Tayron offers markedly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tayron is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the VW Tayron is a bit faster – reaching 221 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.
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, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a bit lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,682 kg. The difference is around 197 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Tayron offers clearly more boot space – 885 L compared to 596 L. That’s a difference of about 289 L.
For maximum load capacity, the VW Tayron offers visibly more capacity – up to 2,090 L, about 484 L more than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
When it comes to payload, the VW Tayron carries markedly more – 566 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.
The VW Tayron is far ahead 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 VW Tayron is Volkswagen's roomy, no-nonsense SUV that pairs clean, familiar styling with a practical cabin built for families and everyday use. It rides comfortably, packs sensible tech and creature comforts, and feels like the sensible sweater of SUVs for buyers who prefer steady value over headline-grabbing drama.
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Price
39,600 - 56,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 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
116 - 123 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
100 g/km
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co2
33 - 192 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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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
1,682 - 1,948 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
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Length
4,650 mm
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Length
4,792 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Width
1,853 - 1,866 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Height
1,666 - 1,668 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,915 - 2,090 L
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
489 - 566 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
150 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
204 - 221 km/h
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Torque
-
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Power kW
110 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
VW
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