Lexus IS 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 155 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 12 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 5 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 6 years | |
| 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 BMW 3 series 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: | 4.50 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 97 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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