Lexus IS 2005 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 82 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 48 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 5.3 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 5.6 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 840 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2007 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus IS is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
368 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 72 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. 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: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3400 | |
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