Head-to-head
2025 Porsche Taycan vs 2025 Toyota Corolla
The Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 90.1 to 65.7, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Toyota Corolla is ahead on space & cargo.
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2025 Porsche Taycan
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Porsche Taycan
Clear winThe Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 90.1 to 65.7, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Toyota Corolla is ahead on space & cargo.
Fuel & range 2025 Porsche Taycan leads by 42.5
Performance 2025 Porsche Taycan leads by 58
Safety 2025 Porsche Taycan leads by 16.3
| Category · weight | 2025 Porsche Taycanoverall 90.1 | 2025 Toyota Corollaoverall 65.7 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 57.5 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 82.8 | 66.5 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 80 | 100 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 42 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 90.1 | 65.7 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 4 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Porsche Taycan
Porsche Taycan: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Toyota Corolla: base trim LE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Porsche Taycan wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (2 against 42 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 93 combined against 50 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,350).
Where the 2025 Toyota Corolla answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 87 against 77).
- It seats 5 against 4.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
40 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Porsche Taycan | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $22,325 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,987 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.0-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 169 hp |
| Torque | — | 151 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 32 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 35 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission type | — | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | — | 56.5 in |
| Overall length | — | 182 in |
| Overall width | — | 70.1 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 13.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 88.6 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 2,955 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 2,955 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | — | Torsion beam rear suspension |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 35.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 274 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Automatic Electric Parking Brake |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 259 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P205/55R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 13.2 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Toyota Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | — | 120 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 120 months |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
77 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Porsche Taycan | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | — | std |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, with low light pedestrian detection and daytime cyclist detection | — | std |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and road edge detection with Sway Warning System | — | std |
| Lane Tracing Assist | — | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags | — | std |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor on all passenger belts | — | std |
| Adjustable front shoulder anchors, driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | — | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | — | std |
| Auto High Beams | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | opt |
| Child-protector rear door locks | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats | — | std |
| Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | — | std |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones with side-impact door beams | — | std |
| Front passenger seat cushion airbag | — | std |
| Head-impact protection structure | — | std |
| High-tensile-strength steel body panels | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control | — | std |
| Integrated backup camera with projected path | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | — | std |
| Road Sign Assist | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) | — | std |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | — | std |
| Engine immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System | — | std |
Infotainment8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Porsche Taycan | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect — With AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming with Apple Music® and Amazon Music compatibility. Subscription required. 30 days or up to 3GB trial included. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | — | std |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | opt |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Depending on grade, allows you to lock/unlock doors, start and stop the vehicle, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status and monitor guest drivers. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | opt |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Two front USB-C ports | — | std |
| Two rear USB-C ports | — | std |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Porsche Taycan | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, and trunk-release functions | — | opt |
| Front and rear power windows with one-touch auto up/down | — | std |
| LE Convenience Package: Includes Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start; Blind spot warning indicators on color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | opt |
| LE Premium Package: Includes Smart Key System, 16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires, blind spot warning indicators on color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert; and Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging | — | opt |
| Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic, and trunk-release functions | — | std |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Power door locks with automatic locking feature | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Porsche Taycan | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter, and push-button controls | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Porsche Taycan | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest and two cup holders | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat | — | std |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest and two cup holders | — | std |
Interior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Porsche Taycan | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Center console with storage compartment | — | std |
| Digital clock | — | std |
| Front- and rear-door storage pockets | — | std |
| Overhead console with maplights | — | std |
| Passenger-side glove compartment | — | std |
| Premium instrumentation cluster with speedometer and tachometer, coolant temperature, 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster with customizable settings, odometer, tripmeters, outside temperature, current/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, elapsed time, shift-position indicator; hybrid system power meter (hybrid models only), TPMS, Eco Mode indicator, one-touch 3-blink lane-change turn signal indicator, and warning messages | — | std |
| Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist controls | — | std |
| Two front cup holders | — | std |
| Two rear cup holders | — | std |
| Day/night rearview mirror | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | — | opt |
Exterior14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Porsche Taycan | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| 16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires | — | opt |
| 16-in. steel wheels with covers and P205/55R16 tires | — | std |
| Black front grille | — | std |
| Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with Blind Spot Monitor warning indicators | — | opt |
| Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with Blind Spot Monitor warning indicators | — | opt |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | — | std |
| Color-keyed power outside mirrors | — | std |
| Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | — | std |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| LED headlights | — | std |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| LED taillights and stop lights | — | std |
| Rear window defogger with timer | — | std |
Powertrain2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Porsche Taycan | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-wheel drive (FWD) | — | std |
| Automatic engine shutoff | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPPorsche Taycan
Safety Signal 77 C
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 4
Owner complaints 2 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (2), Power Train (1)
Top recalls
- high Suspension 25V415000 · 284 vehicles
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24V455000 · 31,689 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V896000 · 172,107 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 24V730000 · 183 vehicles
Toyota Corolla
Safety Signal 87 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 42 · 10 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (10), Service Brakes (8), Unspecified (7)
Top recalls
- high Service Brakes, Electric 24V708000 · 145,383 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Porsche Taycan | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $22,325 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $22,325 – $28,190 9 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Taycan 4S Perf Battery Plus 19 inch Wheels | Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 93 | 50 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $1,350 |
| EV range | 315 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Porsche Taycan or the 2025 Toyota Corolla?
The Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 90.1 to 65.7, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Toyota Corolla is ahead on space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Porsche Taycan scores 90.1 and the 2025 Toyota Corolla 65.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Porsche Taycan or the 2025 Toyota Corolla?
2025 Porsche Taycan: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 4 recalls. 2025 Toyota Corolla: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Porsche Taycan and the 2025 Toyota Corolla?
Where the 2025 Porsche Taycan wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (2 against 42 filed with NHTSA), is rated 93 combined against 50 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,350). Where the 2025 Toyota Corolla answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 87 against 77) and seats 5 against 4.