Toyota Corolla 2013 vs Lexus IS 2009
| 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 | 252 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 95 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 | 9.1 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 2.8 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 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Corolla 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 | |||
| 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 2013 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 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 4 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 378 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Toyota Corolla has 74 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 7200 | |
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