Last Updated, Fall 2005
These models all met the 250 gram flush test as reviewed in the Maximum Performance Testing of Popular Toilet Models (MaP)

Best: Local Price Range $210-$290

Toto Drake CST744S elongated, CST743S round, CST722S elongated with Sanagloss

Features:

• Traditional Gravity Flush
• 1.6 gpf
• 3” Flush valve, powerful and quiet flush, 
•  2-1/8” trapway with large rounded bends that help prevent things from catching gravity feed siphon jet flushing action,
• Two piece
• Vitreous china
• 12” rough-in, compact length 28” for the elongated, 26 1/2 “ for regular, easy to assemble 
•  Flushed 900 Grams (31.74) ounces in Maximum Performance Test 
•  Five year limited warranty

Local Toto Suppliers: 

• Ace Supply
  1180 Mass Ave., Boston MA 02125
  Phone: 617-436-0213, Fax: 617-436-5858
• Toto Drake 744
  Elongated: $243.73
  Soft Close Seat: $46.50
• Economy Plumbing 3190 Washington St.
  Jamaica Plain , Phone: 617-522-3222
• Toto Drake 744 , Elongated: $214.00, Regular Seat $14.39
• Toto Drake 743S , Round: $228.00 , Soft Close Seat: $42.75
• Toto Drake 743S, Round: $200.00, Regular Seat: $9.79

Good: Local Price Range: $106-$147

Toto CST703 (Toto CST704 in place at Egleston)

Features:

• Traditional Gravity flush 
•  Contemporary toilet design, has a powerful and quiet flush.
• Two piece vitreous china front, gravity feed 1.6 Gpf toilets.
• Two piece toilet (C703 Round bowl 704 Elongated). 
•  Gravity flush system.
• 14" Rough-in.
• Color matched trip lever.
• Minimum water pressure: 8 psi
• Trap Diameter: 1-7/8” Trap seal: 2-1/8”
• Flushed 550 Grams (19.4) ounces in Maximum Performance Test

Local Toto Suppliers

• Ace Supply
  1180 Mass Ave. Boston MA 02125
  Phone: 617-436-0213 , Fax: 617-436-5858
• Toto CST704 , Elongated: $130.56 , Seat: $16.24
• Economy Plumbing
  3190 Washington St. , Jamaica Plain, Phone: 617-522-3222
• Toto CST704 , Elongated: $113.00 , Seat $14.39
• Toto CST703 , Round: $103.28 , Seat: $11.24
• Toto CST703 , Round: $96.00 , Seat: $9.79

Best for water efficiency: Local Price Range: $484

Caroma Dual Flush Watersaving Tasman 270

Features:

• Gravity Dual Flush
• 1.6 Gallon flush for solids and 0.8 gallon flush for liquids.
• Two-piece polypropylene (heavy-duty plastic) tank and china (porcelain) bowl, with detachable seat for easy cleaning, and hidden floor-mounting bolts.
• Features a 4" trapway that virtually eliminates clogging. 
•  Fits 10" or 12" rough-in.
• Combines fashionable design with durability and Caroma’s High-Performance Flushing. Includes detachable seat for easy cleaning
• Flushed 550 Grams (19.4) ounces in Maximum Performance Test

Local Caroma Suppliers

• The Portland Group “Splash Showroom”
  244 Needham St, Newton, MA
• Tasman 270 , Tank: $220.00 , Bowl: $230
  Seat: $34.00 Lead time: @ One Month

Recommended by Economy Plumbing: Price Range: $185-$195

American Standard Champion
Champion® Select Right Height™ Elongated Toilet
Traditional Gravity Flush

Features:

• 3" self-closing, flapper-free flush valve Siphon action jetted bowl 
•  12" (305mm) rough-in
• 2-3/8" fully-glazed trapway 
•  Speed Connect tank/bowl coupling system
• Vitreous china
• 2 bolt caps 
•  10 Year Worry-Free Decade Warranty™ covers everything inside tank & bowl 
•  Flush Tower™ stops the leaking, corrosion and jiggling of the handle associated with the traditional flapper
• 2-3/8” siphon outlet fully glazed with no choke points
• High flow 3" flush valve 
•  Seamless sweeping deck provides cleanability of a one piece toilet.

Local Suppliers

• Economy Plumbing
  3190 Washington St. , Jamaica Plain , Phone: 617-522-3222
• American Standard Champion
  Elongated: $194.48 , Round: $185.00