Lexus IS 2001 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 289 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Lexus IS 2001 engine produces 2 HP more power than Lexus IS 2005, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Lexus IS 2005. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS 2005 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus IS 2005 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus IS 2001 is smaller. Lexus IS 2001 is 18 cm shorter than the Lexus IS 2005, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS 2001 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | 368 litres | |
| Lexus IS 2001 has 68 litres less trunk space than the Lexus IS 2005. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus IS 2001 (by 107 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4600 | |
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