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Volvo V60 vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V60 or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Volvo V60 vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports: Key differences

Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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

V60

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,815 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Corolla Touring Sports

Engine and Performance:

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

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo V60 offers significantly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 172 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

V60

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a bit lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 249 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers somewhat more boot space – 596 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V60 carries a bit more – 506 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £51,400
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 99 km
Volvo V60
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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Dimensions and Body

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Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.

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Volvo V60
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
99 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 141 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
-
Length
4,650 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Payload
460 - 506 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Toyota
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