Hyundai i40 2011 vs Lexus IS 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i40 engine produces 31 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.6 | |
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The Hyundai i40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai i40 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Hyundai i40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai i40 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 (Hyundai i40) 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: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Carens | 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. Hyundai i40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Hyundai i40 is larger. Hyundai i40 is 8 cm longer than the Lexus IS, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i40 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1672 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i40 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Hyundai i40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Lexus IS scores higher in safety tests. The Hyundai i40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 15 800 | |
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