Lexus IS 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
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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 Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 5.0 (petrol) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 - 423 HP | 80 - 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 - 505 NM | 132 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 - 8.1 seconds | 6.9 - 14 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 - 11.4 | 4.9 - 7.4 | |
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Lexus IS petrol engines consumes on average 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger, but lower. Lexus IS is 42 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
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Lexus IS has more luggage capacity. Lexus IS has 28 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`120 | ~ 1`864 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 3600 | |
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