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Lexus RX vs Toyota Corolla - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (371 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (63500 £ vs 28600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Toyota Corolla?

Lexus RX

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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Corolla has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £, while the Lexus RX costs 63500 £. That’s a price difference of around 34937 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus RX manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.40 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

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 RX has a significantly edge – offering 371 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 193 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 6.20 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.50 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lexus RX performs somewhat better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

RX

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 convincingly lighter – 1420 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 620 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lexus RX offers distinct more room – 461 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Lexus RX performs evident better – up to 1678 L, which is about 626 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, Lexus RX evident takes the win – 620 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Lexus RX shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £63,500
RX

Lexus RX

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8 L
  • Electric Range : 68 km
Lexus RX
Toyota Corolla

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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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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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Lexus RX
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
63500 - 84700 £
Price
28600 - 34900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
68 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 182 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1460 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4890 mm
Length
4370 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1678 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 L
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 371 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
184 - 273 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
2393 - 2487 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Toyota
Is the Lexus RX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus RX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.