Toyota Corolla 2007 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 84 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.1 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 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. | |||
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 |
no data | 368 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Corolla has 72 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. 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 (kg): | 1`785 | 2`045 | |
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| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4600 | |
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