Lexus IS 2002 vs Seat Toledo 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 5 HP more power than Seat Toledo, but torque is 5 NM less than Seat Toledo. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.1 | |
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The Seat Toledo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Toledo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 600 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 (Seat Toledo) 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Seat Toledo 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 | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.57 m | |
| Lexus IS is 4 cm longer than the Seat Toledo, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | no data | |
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Seat Toledo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 157 litres less trunk space than the Seat Toledo. 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.9 metres less than that of the Seat Toledo, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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