Full hybrid hatchback and estate that never needs plugging in
By Adrian, Car Lease Deals UK · Updated 16 October 2026
Toyota dropped the Auris name when this Corolla arrived, and it has been sold purely as a full hybrid ever since. You choose a 1.8 or 2.0-litre petrol engine paired with an electric motor, in a hatchback or the Touring Sports estate. It is known for low fuel use and a dependable reputation.
A transparent score for the Toyota Corolla, worked out from official UK figures, not opinion. Running costs and emissions compare it like for like: same class, same fuel and powertrain.
How we score cars13.3p a mile on the 1.8L Hybrid 138 (60.1 mpg) at current UK prices, lower than 89% of hybrid small family cars on sale
27% benefit-in-kind on the 1.8L Hybrid 138, best in range for 2026/27
105 g/km on the 1.8L Hybrid 138, lower than 98% of hybrid small family cars on sale
361 litre standard boot (seats up)
0-62 mph in 7.4s on the 2.0L Hybrid 193 (193 bhp)
1 powertrain: hybrid
Score for the 2026/27 tax year. It updates automatically as fuel prices, energy prices and tax rates change. See the full method.
Reliability and low fuel bills are the Corolla's calling card, and the 1.8 hybrid delivers both without a charging cable. The e-CVT gets noisy when pushed and the hatchback boot is small, so family buyers should look at the Touring Sports.
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Entry trim with the 10.5-inch touchscreen, digital instruments and the Toyota Safety Sense suite.
Boot 361 litres with the 1.8, 313 litres with the 2.0, length 4,370mm. The core body style, with a smaller boot than rivals because of the battery fitted under the rear seat.
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 | Economy | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L Hybrid 138 | Hybrid | 138 bhp | 142 Nm | 9.1s | 60.1 | 105 g/km |
| 2.0L Hybrid 193 | Hybrid | 193 bhp | 190 Nm | 7.4s | 60.1 | 106 g/km |
Official figures, checked October 2026.
Official WLTP combined figures from the Vehicle Certification Agency. Compare more cars in our economy league table.
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Yearly cost at 10,000 miles on official economy. Petrol 175.3p and diesel 200.0p a litre (UK average, week commencing 12 October 2026); electric 26.32p per kWh charged at home (1 October to 31 December 2026).
Road tax and company car tax on official CO2 figures at 2026/27 rates. The expensive car supplement and P11D value depend on the list price, which you enter in the calculators.
The hybrid system runs on electric power at low speeds, which keeps fuel use down in stop-start traffic.
The Touring Sports gives 596 litres of boot space with the 1.8 Hybrid, nearly 235 litres more than the hatchback.
The low CO2 output of roughly 105g/km keeps benefit-in-kind liability modest for a family car.
The 2.0 Hybrid cuts the 0-62mph time to 7.4 seconds in the hatchback with 190Nm from the engine and a stronger motor.
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Fixed monthly costs and strong residuals suit a hybrid that most drivers keep for several years.
A popular route, with Toyota residuals supporting the final payment.
Straightforward ownership at the end but with higher monthly payments.
Flexible but typically costlier over time.
Excellent reliability and strong resale make outright purchase, especially used, a sound choice.
Which works out cheaper depends on your annual mileage, how long you keep the car and whether you want to own it. Try the true cost of leasing calculator to compare.
Both hybrids are rated at 60.1mpg by the official figures, with the 1.8 Hybrid at 105g/km and the 2.0 Hybrid at 106g/km.
No. It is a self-charging full hybrid, so the battery is charged by the engine and regenerative braking.
The hatchback reaches 62mph in 7.4 seconds, against 9.1 seconds for the 1.8 Hybrid.
The hatchback holds 361 litres with the 1.8 Hybrid and 313 litres with the 2.0. The Touring Sports offers 596 litres and 581 litres.
Toyota offers up to 10 years or 100,000 miles when the car is serviced at a Toyota centre, with standard cover of 3 years or 60,000 miles if it is not.