Lexus IS 2009 vs Volvo C70 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 12 HP less power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Volvo C70. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.4 | |
| Lexus IS consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 2 cm longer than the Volvo C70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
420 litres | no data | |
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Volvo C70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 35 litres less trunk space than the Volvo C70. 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: | 10.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1.6 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 10 000 | |
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