Lexus IS 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus IS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Passat CC has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus IS is available only with rear wheel drive, while Volkswagen Passat CC can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 | 1.8 - 3.6 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 - 245 HP | 152 - 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 - 350 NM | 250 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 - 8.3 seconds | 5.5 - 8.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 - 8.6 | 5.5 - 9.3 | |
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Lexus IS petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat CC. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus IS 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: | 4.67 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus IS is 14 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat CC, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 532 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 52 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`115 | ~ 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 15 200 | |
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