Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Lexus IS 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 86 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 97 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2018 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2018 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 4 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 2`090 | |
| 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 (€): | 15 200 | 15 800 | |
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