Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Lexus IS 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Hybrid | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 223 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 221 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 53 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 129 NM more than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.3 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat CC could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1530 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat CC) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.43 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 450 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 82 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. The Lexus IS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 18 600 | |
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