Lexus IS 2002 vs Honda Accord 2003
| 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 | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Lexus IS and Honda Accord have the same engine power, but Lexus IS torque is 5 NM more than Honda Accord. Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.7 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1040 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller. Lexus IS is 16 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | no data | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 116 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 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 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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