Nissan Primera 2004 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 120 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 57 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.3 | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Primera consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Nissan Primera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Nissan Primera) 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: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Primera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus IS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Nissan Primera is smaller, but slightly higher. Nissan Primera is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Primera is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 368 litres | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Primera has 72 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: | 11.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 1.2 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Nissan Primera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4600 | |
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