Lexus IS 2002 vs Honda Accord 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 19 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.6 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Honda Accord 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 9 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller. Lexus IS is 10 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1.4 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): | 1`870 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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