Spec-by-Spec Comparison
Specification
Kohler
Kohler
Price
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Rating
4.5/5 (3,460)
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Map Score
800
800
Bowl Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Flush Type
AquaPiston (Gravity)
AquaPiston (Gravity)
Ada Compliant
1
1
Height Inches
16.5
17.25
Rough In Inches
12
12
Gallons Per Flush
1.28
1.28
Glaze
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Standard ceramic
Design
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Modern designer one-piece with skirted trapway
Watersense
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1
Warranty Years
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1
Warranty Porcelain
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Lifetime
Detailed Comparison
The Cimarron ($420-480, two-piece) and Corbelle ($720-820, one-piece) are both AquaPiston canister-flush Kohler toilets with 1.28 GPF and comfort-height seat. The Corbelle additionally features ContinuousClean technology — a rimless bowl design with a single angled water jet at the back of the rim, eliminating rim-hole buildup and uniformly washing the bowl. Form-factor matters more than mechanism here: the Corbelle's one-piece body eliminates the tank-bowl joint that two-piece toilets accumulate grime at, and wipes flat for cleaning. The ContinuousClean rim reduces hard-water deposit problems specifically. For hard-water households, the upgrade is materially valuable. For soft-water areas where the rim doesn't scale, the differences are largely aesthetic.
Final Verdict
We recommend the Kohler Corbelle if you're willing to spend $200-300 more for the one-piece form and ContinuousClean rim — easier cleaning and cleaner aesthetic. The Cimarron remains the smarter buy for budget-conscious primary bathrooms.
Pros & Cons Side-by-Side
Kohler Cimarron Comfort Height Elongated Toilet
Pros
- AquaPiston flushing technology
- Comfort height
- Widely available
Cons
- Lower MaP score than TOTO Drake II
- Seat sold separately
Kohler Corbelle Comfort Height One-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet
Pros
- Modern designer one-piece silhouette
- AquaPiston canister flush (longer service life than flapper)
- Skirted-trapway styling — easier cleaning
- Comfort Height (17.25") + full elongated bowl (18.5")
- SoftClose seat included
- Concealed mounting hardware
- Pairs with Kohler Corbelle bath collection
- WaterSense 1.28 GPF
Cons
- Premium pricing ($540-$720)
- Heavy one-piece install (~115 lbs)
- Standard ceramic glaze (no Pure-Clean)
- AquaPiston canister is Kohler-proprietary
- Skirted trapway limits floor flange service access
- Less broadly distributed than Maxton