Lexus IS 2009 vs Toyota Corolla 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 86 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.3 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Corolla) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Lexus IS is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 452 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 74 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 8200 | |
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