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 Mahindra XUV700: the short answer
Corolla and XUV700 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
XUV700 starts ZAR 95,001 cheaperCorolla from ZAR 590,200 · XUV700 from ZAR 495,199
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Corolla
XUV700
Maximum Power
Corolla103 kW
XUV700149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Corolla142 Nm
XUV700380 Nm
Engine Size
Corolla1798 cc
XUV7001997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Corolla25.6 km/l
XUV70013 km/l
Ground Clearance
Corolla130 mm
XUV700200 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota Corolla
1.8 HEV XR CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Corolla
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
XUV700
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Corolla
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
XUV700
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Corolla
XUV700
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Not Available
Generation
Current South African Corolla listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current local listing
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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
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
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Sedan
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1405 kg
2040 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
SUV
Spec
Corolla
XUV700
Length
4630 mm
4695 mm
Width
1780 mm
1890 mm
Height
1435 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
240 l
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
2040 kg
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
7 seats
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
XUV700
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Corolla
XUV700
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Passive keyless entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless front charger
Sunroof
Not Available
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
470 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
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Engine Start Stop
Standard
Push button start
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Push button start
Fuel Consumption Combined
25.6
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Push Button Start
Standard
Push button start
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
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
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Passive Entry Start
Smart Entry
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Remote Central Locking
Smart Entry
-
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
-
Trim Level
top
-
Unlocking
Smart Entry
Passive keyless entry
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
Wireless front charger
Spec
Corolla
XUV700
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1798 cc
1997 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
103 kW
149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
142 Nm
380 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
ZIP, ZAP, ZOOM, CUSTOM
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
73 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
186.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla
XUV700
Gearbox
CVT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
6
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
CVT
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD/
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
6
Spec
Corolla
XUV700
Claimed Mileage
25.6 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
21 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
29.4 km/l
15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
25.6 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
43 l
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla
XUV700
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
7
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Child-seat support
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Corolla
XUV700
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Blind view monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera and park assist
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
360-degree camera view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera and park assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
360-degree camera view
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Blind view monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Standard
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Spec
Corolla
XUV700
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way powered driver seat with memory
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
Leatherette
Spec
Corolla
XUV700
Infotainment System
12.3
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Infotainment Display
12.3
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Infotainment Screen
12.3
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Connected Services
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
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Touchscreen
12.3
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Audio Controls On Steering
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Standard
Spec
Corolla
XUV700
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Clear-view LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Body Type
Sedan
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Clear-view LED headlamps
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Skyroof
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Corolla
XUV700
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
-
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
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
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Spec
Corolla
XUV700
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic park brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic park brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Standard
Spec
Corolla
XUV700
Maintenance Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
6 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Service Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Corolla
XUV700
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Corolla
XUV700
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
Corolla
XUV700
Ownership Role
Top
South Africa market model
Price Zar
590200 ZAR
627899 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
590200
495199
Starting Price Zar
590200
495199
In depth: how these cars differ
This Corolla and XUV700 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Corolla 46 vs XUV700 66.
Efficiency index: Corolla 96 vs XUV700 53.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla 90 vs XUV700 94.
Practicality index: Corolla 59 vs XUV700 67.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla 43 vs XUV700 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
XUV700 leads by 4 points
Corolla and XUV700 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
XUV700
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Corolla
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra XUV700
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 67 pts for Corolla
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, XUV700 leads. However, Corolla may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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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