A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Toyota Corolla vs Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
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Specification
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Maximum Power
Corolla103 kW
EQS Sedan-
Maximum Torque
Corolla142 Nm
EQS Sedan-
Engine Size
Corolla1798 cc
EQS Sedan-
Combined Fuel Economy
Corolla25.6 km/l
EQS Sedan-
Ground Clearance
Corolla130 mm
EQS Sedan-
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
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Generation
Current South African Corolla listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Sedan
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
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Production Status
active
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Segment
Sedan
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Tare Mass Kg
1405 kg
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Vehicle Type
Sedan
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Length
4630 mm
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Width
1780 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Wheelbase
2700 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
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Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
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Kerb Weight
1430 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1845 kg
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Payload Capacity
440 kg
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Towing Capacity
1600 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Number of Rows
2 rows
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Doors
4 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
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Front Headroom
997 mm
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Rear Headroom
948 mm
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Front Legroom
1050 mm
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Rear Legroom
882 mm
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
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Rear Suspension
Not Available
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Not Available
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Power Windows
Not Available
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Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Wireless Charging
Standard
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
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Boot Space Seats Folded
470 l
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AC Type
Not Available
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Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
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Engine Start Stop
Standard
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Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
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Fuel Consumption Combined
25.6
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Skid Plates
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Passive Entry Start
Smart Entry
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Remote Central Locking
Smart Entry
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Source Model Column
corolla
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Unlocking
Smart Entry
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Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Entry
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Walk Away Lock
Smart Entry
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Wireless Charger
Standard
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
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Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
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Fuel Type
Hybrid
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Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
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Engine Displacement
1798 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
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Fuel System
Direct injection
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Compression Ratio
10.5:1
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Bore
82.0 mm
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Stroke
94.6 mm
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Maximum Power
103 kW
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Maximum Torque
142 Nm
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Combined Power
1 kW
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Combined Torque
1 Nm
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Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
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Number of Motors
1
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Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
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Drive Type
FWD
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Transmission
CVT
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Top Speed
210 km/h
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0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
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Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
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Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
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Launch Control
No
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Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
1 kWh
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Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
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Battery Type
Lithium-ion
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Battery Voltage
400 V
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Yes
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Gearbox
CVT
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Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
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LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
Not Applicable
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Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
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Clutch Type
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Type
CVT
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Drivetrain
FWD/
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
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Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
CVT
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Claimed Mileage
25.6 km/l
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City Mileage
21 km/l
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Highway Mileage
29.4 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
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Emission Standard
Not Applicable
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
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Real-world Mileage
25.6 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
43 l
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
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Traction Control
Not Available
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Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Not Available
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Child Safety Lock
Child-seat support
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ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
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Brake Assist
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
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Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
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AEB
Not Available
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BA
Not Available
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
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Driver Airbag
Standard
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Not Available
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Passenger Airbag
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
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Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
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Side Airbags
Standard
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Stability Control
Not Available
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TCS
Not Available
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Cruise Control
Not Available
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Lane Keep Assist
Standard
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Lane Departure Warning
Standard
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Rear View Camera
Not Available
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360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Reverse Camera
Not Available
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
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Blind Spot Warning
Standard
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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Pre-Collision System
Standard
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Seat Material
Not Applicable
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Heated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
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Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Corolla grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Infotainment System
12.3
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Apple CarPlay
Standard
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Android Auto
Standard
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
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Number of Speakers
Not Available
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
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USB Ports
Not Available
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Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
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Wireless Android Auto
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
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Infotainment Display
12.3
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Infotainment Screen
12.3
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Connected Services
Standard
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Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
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Touchscreen
12.3
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
LED Headlamps
Not Available
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Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
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Fog Lamps
Not Available
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Roof Rails
Not Available
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Body Type
Sedan
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
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Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
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Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Approach Angle
-
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Departure Angle
-
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Wading Depth
-
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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Underbody Protection
Not Available
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Approach Angle Deg
-
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Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle Deg
-
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Wading Depth Mm
-
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Tyre Size
Not Available
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Front Brake Type
Not Available
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Rear Brake Type
Not Available
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Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
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Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Maintenance Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
6 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Distance
6 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
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Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
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Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
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Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
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Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
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Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Idle CO2 Output
0
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CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
Corolla
EQS Sedan
Ownership Role
Top
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Price Zar
590200 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current listed price
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Starting Price
590200
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Starting Price Zar
590200
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In depth: how these cars differ
This Corolla and EQS Sedan comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
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Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.
What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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