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Toyota Corolla vs BMW 1 Series comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or BMW 1 Series?

Toyota Corolla vs BMW 1 Series: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • barely cheaper
  • marginally lighter

BMW 1 Series

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  • substantially more power
  • barely more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

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

Corolla

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.

Toyota Corolla is barely cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the BMW 1 Series costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 223 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series uses 4.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

1 Series

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 BMW 1 Series offers substantially more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 1 Series is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

Corolla

Space and Everyday Use:

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 is marginally lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,465 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 1 Series offers barely more boot space – 380 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW 1 Series offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,200 L, about 148 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 1 Series carries somewhat more – 510 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 1 Series is decisively ahead 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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1 Series

BMW 1 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Toyota Corolla
BMW 1 Series

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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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Toyota Corolla
BMW 1 Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
28,800 - 51,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
100 g/km
co2
112 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
4,361 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
1,135 - 1,200 L
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
475 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Toyota
Brand
BMW
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