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Toyota Corolla vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Volvo V90?

Toyota Corolla vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Volvo V90

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corolla

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Corolla is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,728 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

V90

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo V90 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 277 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V90 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

Corolla

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 655 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V90 offers markedly more boot space – 488 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo V90 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,454 L, about 402 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V90 carries slightly more – 515 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 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 £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
100 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
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Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Toyota Corolla have?

The Toyota Corolla is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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