Lexus IS 2001 vs Lexus IS 2005
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 214 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 288 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Lexus IS 2001 engine produces 6 HP more power than Lexus IS 2005, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Lexus IS 2005. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.1 | |
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The Lexus IS 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS 2001 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS 2001 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Lexus ES | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| 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 Lexus IS 2005 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus IS 2001 is smaller. Lexus IS 2001 is 8 cm shorter than the Lexus IS 2005, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS 2001 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | 368 litres | |
| Lexus IS 2001 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Lexus IS 2005. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus IS 2001 (by 107 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4600 | |
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