Lexus CT 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Lexus CT engine produces 3 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite less power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Lexus CT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 150 mm (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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Touran, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 4200 | |
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