Lexus IS 2009 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 58 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 68 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 6.1 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) 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: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger. Lexus IS is 16 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
420 litres | 440 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Lexus IS 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 Opel Astra (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 1`983 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3800 | |
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