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Toyota Corolla vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs ), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Tesla Roadster?

Toyota Corolla vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space

Tesla Roadster

  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Corolla

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Corolla is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 155,708 £.

Roadster

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 4.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla offers substantially more boot space – 361 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 361 L.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Roadster is considerably faster – reaching 402 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 222 km/h.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla stands well ahead of its rival 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
Tesla Roadster

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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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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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Toyota Corolla
Tesla Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
184,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
1,000 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
100 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

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

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
-
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Tesla
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