Lexus CT 2014 vs Lexus IS 2015
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Lexus CT engine produces 146 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 208 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 7.0 | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus CT consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus CT) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Lexus CT is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus CT is 32 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Lexus IS has more luggage space. Lexus CT has 105 litres less trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Lexus CT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 15 600 | |
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