Compare performance (178 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (29600 £ vs 33300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or VW Tiguan?
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.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £, while the VW Tiguan costs 33300 £. That’s a price difference of around 3695 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.40 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the VW Tiguan has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 272 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.50 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs noticeable better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is barely noticeable lighter – 1485 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 114 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers barely noticeable more room – 652 L compared to 596 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs minimal better – up to 1650 L, which is about 44 L more than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan a bit takes the win – 533 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.
Overall, the VW Tiguan shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.
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 Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Price
33300 - 51900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
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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
118 - 126 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
100 g/km
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co2
32 - 190 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
1485 - 1515 kg
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Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
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Length
4650 mm
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Length
4539 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Width
1842 - 1859 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Height
1656 - 1658 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Payload
460 - 533 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, 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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Power HP
130 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 242 km/h
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Torque
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Torque
220 - 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
96 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
VW
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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.