Toyota Corolla 2026 vs BYD Qin Plus 2026
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BYD Qin Plus — best value, most powerful, most efficient, longest warranty
The true 5-year cost estimate
Toyota Corolla 2026 costs about 2,003 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Toyota Corolla 2026 | BYD Qin Plus 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 55,922 SAR (932 SAR per month) | 57,925 SAR (965 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 2,224 SAR | 1,677 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 1,653 SAR – 4,131 SAR | 1,398 SAR – 3,495 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 59,446 SAR (72%) | 39,151 SAR (56%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 65 | 79 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 82,628 SAR – 102,293 SAR | 69,900 SAR – 72,900 SAR |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 119 hp | 197 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s | 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 19.6 km/L | 26.0 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 50 L | 48 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,765 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,837 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,718 mm |
| Boot capacity | 470 L | 450 L |
| Weight | 1,310 kg | 1,560 kg |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 6 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | — |
| ADAS systems | 3
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years / 100,000 km | 6 years / 150,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Toyota Corolla 2026 or BYD Qin Plus 2026?
BYD Qin Plus 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 69,900 SAR versus 82,628 SAR for Toyota Corolla 2026 — a difference of about 12,728 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, BYD Qin Plus 2026 costs roughly 1,677 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 2,224 SAR for Toyota Corolla 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Toyota Corolla 2026 between 1,653 SAR and 4,131 SAR, and BYD Qin Plus 2026 between 1,398 SAR and 3,495 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
BYD Qin Plus 2026 scores 79/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 65/100 for Toyota Corolla 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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