Lexus ES 2001 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 213 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is more dynamic to drive. Lexus ES engine produces 5 HP more power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 46 NM more than Lexus IS. Thanks to more power Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.1 | |
| Lexus ES consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus ES could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.83 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Lexus ES is 25 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus ES is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 368 litres | |
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Lexus ES has more luggage capacity. Lexus ES has 32 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4600 | |
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