Comparison: Boot space Toyota Corolla vs. competitors 2025

Let’s take a meander down memory lane. The Corolla has evolved since its groovy days in the 70s, starting with the Corolla E7. Back then, you wouldn't get much more than 250 litres of boot space, enough for a dinky suitcase and a few spare flares. Fast forward to the Corolla E11, just before the millennium bug didn't bite, and you've got a more respectable 372 litres – that's a bit more boom for your boot. But hold your horses (or should I say horsepowers?), as the Corolla E17 rocketed up to 452 litres, before pulling a handbrake turn down to 361 litres in the current E21. In the realm of boot space, it’s been a roller coaster, much like the love life of a reality TV star.

Now, if we're talking Toyota family gatherings, the Corolla's boot wouldn't win at charades, but it's not sitting in the corner either. The chic little Toyota Aygo is practically a handbag on wheels with a mere 130 litres, while the Toyota RAV4, the burly cousin fresh from a boot-camp, flexes with 580 litres of space. The crowned king of this clan would be the Toyota Proace Verso, carting around a cavernous 1172 litres – that’s basically a room with a view. But the Corolla? It nestles rather comfortably in the middle, more of an everyman's choice when it comes to boot-iful space.

Against the gladiators of the compact-sized coliseum, our Corolla brings a measured approach. The Hyundai i10 skulks behind with 225 litres, while the Renault Twingo, tries its hardest with 168 litres, both looking up to the Corolla’s 361 litres almost wistfully. But then in rolls the Honda Civic, waving a boastful 420 litres, just enough to inspire boot envy in our Corolla. SUV crossovers like the Nissan Qashqai play in a league of their own, while the Volkswagen Golf sits just a tad closer with 380 litres; a highly competitive neighbour. Yet, in the grand scheme of things, the Corolla's boot space is like its trusty shield, neither the largest nor the smallest, but just right for the battles of everyday life.