Honda Civic 2008 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 68 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 77 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 9.1 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Civic) 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: | 9 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller, but slightly higher. Honda Civic is 4 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 378 litres | |
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Lexus IS has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 28 litres less trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 7000 | |
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