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Toyota Corolla vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Toyota Corolla vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corolla

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Corolla is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 367,423 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Roadster with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

296 Roadster

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 Ferrari 296 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 702 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

Corolla

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Corolla offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,760 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla carries considerably more – 450 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla 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.

from £28,600
Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 L/100km
Toyota Corolla
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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Toyota Corolla

The Corolla is a reliable, no-nonsense compact car known for its practicality and composed ride. It’s economical to run, easy to maintain, and suits daily commuting while holding its value well.

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Ferrari 296 Roadster

The Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.

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Toyota Corolla
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
100 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,370 mm
Length
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Ferrari
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