Volvo C70 2011 vs Lexus IS 2009
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 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: | 177 HP | 208 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 252 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 31 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 148 NM more than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.3 | |
The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C70 consumes 2.9 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 435 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
1170 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
Volvo C70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4 years | 17 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 404 litres | 165 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 420 litres | |
Volvo C70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo C70 has 239 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: | 12 meters | 10.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.8 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`130 | 2`075 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 10 000 | 4600 | |
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