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Lexus RZ vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Toyota Corolla?

Lexus RZ vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Lexus RZ

4.8 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,365 £.

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 RZ offers substantially more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

RZ

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 terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is substantially lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 575 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RZ carries somewhat more – 540 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ is clearly superior overall 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.

from £48,900
RZ

Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 457 - 559 km
Lexus RZ
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

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Lexus RZ

The Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.

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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 RZ
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
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Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
505 - 540 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Toyota
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