Lexus IS 2016 vs Hyundai i40 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus IS) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Hyundai i40) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 201 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 58 HP more power than Hyundai i40, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Hyundai i40. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai i40) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller. Lexus IS is 6 cm shorter than the Hyundai i40, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus IS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 306 litres | 506 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1672 litres | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 200 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.94 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.54 metres less than that of the Hyundai i40, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 600 | |
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