Head-to-Head Comparison

TOTO Drake Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet vs Kohler Cimarron Comfort Height Elongated Toilet

Toilets — Side-by-side spec comparison and expert verdict

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Kohler Cimarron Comfort Height Elongated Toilet

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Our Verdict
We recommend the Kohler Cimarron for households that value flapper-free maintenance and comfort-height ergonomics. Choose the TOTO Drake for $80-100 savings if you don't mind a slightly lower seat and standard flush technology.

Spec-by-Spec Comparison

Specification
TOTO
Kohler
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Rating
4.5/5 (3,460)
Glaze
Standard (CeFiONtect available on -CEFG variant)
Map Score
800
800
Bowl Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Flush Type
G-Max Gravity
AquaPiston (Gravity)
Trip Lever
Front-mount chrome
Watersense
1
Ada Compliant
1
1
Height Inches
17.25
16.5
Warranty Years
1
Rough In Inches
12
12
Gallons Per Flush
1.28
1.28
Warranty Porcelain
Lifetime

Detailed Comparison

Cross-brand comparison of two best-sellers. Drake ($340-380) and Cimarron ($420-480) both deliver 1,000g MaP flush performance, 1.28 GPF, elongated bowl, 12-inch rough-in. The Drake uses TOTO G-Max flush (3-inch flapper-based valve); the Cimarron uses Kohler AquaPiston canister flush (no flapper, 10+ year valve life). Seat height: Cimarron 16.5" comfort height; Drake 15" standard. Aesthetics: both are traditional two-piece silhouettes — the Drake reads slightly more utilitarian, the Cimarron slightly more refined. Brand support: both have extensive US dealer networks. Resale: equivalent. For a 15-year primary bathroom, the Cimarron's comfort height and flapper-free flush valve add meaningful daily quality of life.

Final Verdict

We recommend the Kohler Cimarron for households that value flapper-free maintenance and comfort-height ergonomics. Choose the TOTO Drake for $80-100 savings if you don't mind a slightly lower seat and standard flush technology.

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Pros & Cons Side-by-Side

TOTO Drake Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet
Pros
  • G-Max flush — proven 35+ years of reliable performance
  • 800g MaP score (well above 500g threshold)
  • Universal Height (ADA-compliant)
  • Available with or without CeFiONtect glaze
  • Korky/Fluidmaster aftermarket parts fit perfectly
  • Drake parts stocked at every US plumbing supply
  • 12" rough-in fits standard US bathrooms
  • Washlet+ compatible
Cons
  • G-Max flush is less efficient than Drake II Double Cyclone
  • Soft-close seat NOT included (extra $40-70)
  • Larger footprint than compact-elongated models
  • No CeFiONtect glaze on base SKU (-SL variant)
  • Sedona Beige and Bone colors are special-order in some regions
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