Toyota Corolla 2013 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: | 157 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 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 93 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.6 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 980 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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: | 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: | 4.62 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 5 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 480 litres | |
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Lexus IS has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 28 litres less trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`090 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 18 400 | |
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