Lexus IS 2009 vs Volvo S40 2007
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus IS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volvo S40 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 S40 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 5.0 (petrol) | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volvo S40 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 - 423 HP | 100 - 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 - 505 NM | 150 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 - 8.1 seconds | 6.8 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 - 11.4 | 3.8 - 10.0 | |
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Lexus IS petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S40. 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus IS is 14 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 26 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. 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: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`120 | ~ 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4400 | |
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