Lexus IS 2016 vs Toyota Corolla 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 147 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 208 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 3.8 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 5.2 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 780 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 Toyota Corolla engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota C-HR, Lexus CT | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine: The Toyota 2ZR-FXE is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine produced since 2009 and designed specifically for Toyota hybrid powertrains. It is based on the conventional 2ZR-FE but adapted for hybrid operation, prioritizing efficiency rather than outright performance. The engine is very economical and, with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.53 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger, but lower. Lexus IS is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 306 litres | 471 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`125 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 14 600 | |
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