Lexus CT 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus CT is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Golf has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus CT is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 (petrol) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 80 - 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 132 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 6.9 - 14 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.9 - 7.4 | |
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Lexus CT petrol engines consumes on average 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 140 - 150 mm (5.5 - 5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Lexus CT is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
985 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Lexus CT has 5 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 320 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Lexus CT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`845 | ~ 1`864 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 3600 | |
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