Lexus IS 2013 vs Honda Accord 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Hybrid | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 228 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 43 HP more power than Honda Accord, but torque is 7 NM less than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 8.2 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Accord) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller. Lexus IS is 21 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 447 litres | |
| Lexus IS has 3 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1.2 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 8600 | |
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