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Lexus ES vs Toyota Corolla - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (218 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (46600 £ vs 28600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Toyota Corolla?

Lexus ES

Toyota Corolla

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Corolla has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £, while the Lexus ES costs 46600 £. That’s a price difference of around 18008 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla manages with 4.40 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.10 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus ES has a a bit edge – offering 218 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.90 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Corolla is somewhat lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1680 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lexus ES offers distinct more room – 454 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

When it comes to payload, Lexus ES slight takes the win – 470 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota Corolla proves to be has the upper hand and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Corolla is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £28,600
Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.40 L
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Lexus ES
Toyota Corolla

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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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Toyota Corolla

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The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46600 - 59300 £
Price
28600 - 34900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.10 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1680 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1460 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4975 mm
Length
4370 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1445 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
2487 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Toyota

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Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus ES is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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