Lexus IS 2009 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Lexus IS 2009 and Lexus IS 2005 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Lexus IS 2009 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.1 | |
| Lexus IS 2009 consumes 0.2 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 2009 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS 2009 is 6 cm longer than the Lexus IS 2005, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus IS 2009 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
420 litres | 368 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus IS 2009 has 213 litres less trunk space than the Lexus IS 2005. This could mean that the Lexus IS 2009 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus IS 2009 (by 52 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS 2009 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Lexus IS 2005. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4600 | |
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