Lexus IS 2013 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: | 250 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 93 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): | 8.6 | 6.3 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus IS 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 IS version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road 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: | 4.67 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 452 litres | |
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Lexus IS has more luggage capacity. Lexus IS has 28 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 8200 | |
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