Lexus CT 2018 vs Volvo V60 2016
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus CT engine produces 268 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 328 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 675 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 7.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Lexus CT 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus CT 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. | |||
| Volvo V60 2016 2.0 engine: Engines in this series are often associated with oil consumption issues, which many owners report over time.
In the initial production years, a common weakness was the coolant reservoir hose, which had a ... More about Volvo V60 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Lexus CT is smaller. Lexus CT is 28 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 430 litres | |
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Volvo V60 has more luggage space. Lexus CT has 55 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 800 | |
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