Lexus IS 2013 vs Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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 | Manual/Automatic | |
| Lexus IS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volvo V40 Cross Country 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 Volvo V40 Cross Country can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 | 1.5 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 - 245 HP | 115 - 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 - 350 NM | 240 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 - 8.3 seconds | 6.1 - 12.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 - 8.6 | 3.8 - 8.3 | |
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Lexus IS petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40 Cross Country. 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) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V40 Cross Country 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 | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Lexus IS is 30 cm longer than the Volvo V40 Cross Country, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 496 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 16 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40 Cross Country. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo V40 Cross Country, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`115 | ~ 1`996 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | no data | |
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