Toyota Corolla 2007 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Corolla) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Lexus IS) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 53 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 243 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.3 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus IS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | 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 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 2007 1.6 engine Lexus IS 2005 2.2 engine: The Toyota 2AD-FHV (2.2 D-CAT) is a powerful diesel engine, but it is also known for a number of serious reliability concerns. While it delivers strong performance, ownership costs can rise significantly once the mileage reaches around 150,000–200,000 km. The most notorious weakness is failure of the ... More about Lexus IS 2005 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Corolla is 4 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 368 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Lexus IS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`785 kg | 2`075 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`300 kg | 1`585 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 485 kg | 490 kg | |
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| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4200 | |
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