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Lexus LS vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Toyota Corolla?

Lexus LS vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space

Toyota Corolla

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially lighter

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

LS

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Corolla is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 83,700 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus LS offers significantly more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LS is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus LS is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

LS

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Corolla offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is substantially lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 925 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus LS offers slightly more boot space – 430 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LS carries very slightly more – 455 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 L/100km
Lexus LS
Toyota Corolla

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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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Toyota Corolla

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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Lexus LS
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
216 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Toyota
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