Compare performance (359 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 82,672 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
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 noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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 Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is substantially lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 860 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers noticeably more boot space – 596 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lexus LS carries very slightly more – 455 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
216 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
82 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,345 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
430 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
5,235 mm
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
1,460 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
455 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
359 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
-
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
264 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Lexus
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Brand
Toyota
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