Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Lexus IS 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.5 Hybrid | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 223 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 221 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 101 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
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: | 18 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 2`130 | |
| 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 (€): | 17 000 | 18 600 | |
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