Lexus CT 2018 vs Toyota Yaris 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 111 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Lexus CT is more dynamic to drive. Lexus CT engine produces 12 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, but torque is 6 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite less power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Lexus CT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus CT can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Lexus CT version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus CT engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
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Lexus CT is larger, but lower. Lexus CT is 41 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 7 cm wider, while the height of Lexus CT is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 347 litres | |
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Lexus CT has more luggage capacity. Lexus CT has 28 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Lexus CT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 14 400 | |
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