Compare performance (371 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,695 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.
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 RX offers significantly more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 193 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is visibly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 555 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers markedly more boot space – 596 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries noticeably more – 620 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.
The Lexus RX holds a decisive overall lead 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 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.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 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
67 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
75 - 183 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
461 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,920 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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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
575 - 620 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin 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, CVT
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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
207 - 371 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
551 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
152 - 273 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Lexus
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Brand
Toyota
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