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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 29,400 £ ) 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
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BMW 1 Series

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

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 29,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 780 £.

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.

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.

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.

from £29,400
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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
100 g/km
co2
112 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
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
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
-
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
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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
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Toyota
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Toyota Corolla have?

The Toyota Corolla is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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