Hyundai i40 2015 vs Lexus IS 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i40 engine produces 73 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai i40) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus IS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Hyundai i40 is larger. Hyundai i40 is 8 cm longer than the Lexus IS, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i40 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1672 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i40 has 26 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.94 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.54 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Hyundai i40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 18 600 | |
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