Volvo C70 2009 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 12 HP more power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 68 NM more than Lexus IS. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.3 | |
| Volvo C70 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 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. | |||
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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