Lexus IS 2015 vs Toyota Corolla 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
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): | 7.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 43 litres | |
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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 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 4 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 471 litres | |
| Lexus IS has 9 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Toyota Corolla scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 17 000 | |
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