Lexus ES 2004 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.5 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: | 228 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 375 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 82 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
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: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus RX, Toyota Sienna | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus RC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS 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: | 4.83 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4600 | |
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