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Toyota Corolla vs Lexus RX comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Lexus RX?

Toyota Corolla vs Lexus RX: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Lexus RX

  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

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

Corolla

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

RX

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 offers clearly 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 markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Corolla

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 clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 620 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RX offers clearly more boot space – 461 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries visibly more – 620 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RX stands well ahead of its rival 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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RX

Lexus RX

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 207 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 km
Toyota Corolla
Lexus RX

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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 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
Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
67 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
100 g/km
co2
75 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
575 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Lexus
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