Volvo C70 2009 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 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: | 170 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Volvo C70 engine produces 38 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.3 | |
| Volvo C70 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Volvo C70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C70 is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo C70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo C70 has 35 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: | 11.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.6 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 4600 | |
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