Head-to-head
2027 Porsche Taycan vs 2027 Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 88.2 to 70.9, on tech & comfort, safety. The Porsche Taycan is ahead on fuel & range.
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2027 Porsche Taycan
The 2027 Porsche Taycan is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Taycan 4 Perf Battery P…
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A2027 Toyota Corolla
The 2027 Toyota Corolla is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Hybrid (N…
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Verdict · default weights
2027 Toyota Corolla
Clear winThe Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 88.2 to 70.9, on tech & comfort, safety. The Porsche Taycan is ahead on fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2027 Toyota Corolla leads by 63.6
Fuel & range 2027 Porsche Taycan leads by 39.4
Safety 2027 Toyota Corolla leads by 25
| Category · weight | 2027 Porsche Taycanoverall 70.9 | 2027 Toyota Corollaoverall 88.2 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 60.6 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 75 | 100 | |||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 36.4 | 100 | |||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 70.9 | 88.2 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
Porsche Taycan: base trim Taycan RWD · 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 2027 Toyota Corolla wins
- It lists 31 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (27.5 points against 10 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2027 Porsche Taycan answers
- It is rated 93 combined against 50 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,250).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
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
39 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $111,900 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| 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 front suspension 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 trial (premium tier) | — | 36 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 60 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
87 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | — | std |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering 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 |
| Child-protector rear door locks | — | 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 |
| Automatic High Beams | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | — | std |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones with side-impact door beams | — | 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 |
| Lane Tracing Assist | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | — | std |
| Proactive Driving Assist | — | std |
| Road Sign Assist | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology® | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology® | — | 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 |
Infotainment19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation with precise online route calculation, 3D building displays and optimized Charging Planner | std | — |
| 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 |
| AI-supported Voice Pilot with natural conversation, Google-supported POI search, follow-up questions without repeating wake word, voice-activated charging flap, voice-based owner's manual | std | — |
| App Center with first- and third-party apps (audio/video streaming, navigation, parking, charging) downloadable and updatable in-system | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (expanded integration) | std | — |
| Battery state of health display | 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. | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters and audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist controls | opt | — |
| New Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with up to 5x higher computing power | std | — |
| Over-the-air updates (OTA) for the infotainment system | std | — |
| Porsche Digital Interaction (PDI) operating concept with 3D vehicle model, freely configurable widgets, Themes app, minimalist icons and dynamic animations | std | — |
| Porsche Electric Sport Sound (reinterpreted, adapts to driving situation based on load and wheel speed) | opt | — |
| Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| 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 |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | 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 | — | std |
| Front and rear power windows with one-touch auto up/down | — | std |
| 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 TaycanTaycan RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter, and push-button controls | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat | — | std |
Interior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster | — | std |
| Center console with storage compartment | — | std |
| Day/night rearview mirror | — | std |
| Digital clock | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | — | opt |
| Front- and rear-door storage pockets | — | std |
| Overhead console with maplights | — | std |
| Passenger-side glove compartment | — | 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 |
Exterior12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 outside door handles | — | std |
| Color-keyed power outside mirrors with Blind Spot Monitor warning indicators | — | std |
| Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | — | std |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| LED taillights and stop lights | — | std |
| Paint to Sample catalog — 153 colors (including 16 new colors for MY2027 such as Shark Blue, Python Green, Loretta Purple, Rose Red) | std | — |
| Rear window defogger with timer | — | std |
| Color-keyed rear spoiler | — | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic engine shutoff | — | std |
| E-Shift with virtual gear changes (8 simulated gears, automatic and manual modes, gear-specific drag torque, virtual rev limiter, virtual rev counter, gear indicator with shift light) | opt | — |
| J1772 AC charging port (driver-side fender) | std | — |
| NACS native DC fast charging port (passenger-side fender) with CCS adapter included | std | — |
| Performance Battery Plus (105 kWh) with 320 kW max DC fast charge rating | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPPorsche Taycan
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Toyota Corolla
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Suspension (1), Structure (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $111,900 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $111,900 6 trims | — 3 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Taycan 4 Perf Battery Plus 19in All Season | Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 93 | 50 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $1,250 |
| EV range | 315 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Porsche Taycan or the 2027 Toyota Corolla?
The Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 88.2 to 70.9, on tech & comfort, safety. The Porsche Taycan is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Toyota Corolla scores 88.2 and the 2027 Porsche Taycan 70.9. 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 2027 Porsche Taycan or the 2027 Toyota Corolla?
2027 Porsche Taycan: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Toyota Corolla: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Porsche Taycan and the 2027 Toyota Corolla?
Where the 2027 Toyota Corolla wins: it lists 31 standard driver-assist features against 0 and lists more comfort and tech equipment (27.5 points against 10 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2027 Porsche Taycan answers: it is rated 93 combined against 50 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,250). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.