Lexus IS 2005 vs Volvo S60 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 2 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 10.0 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus IS 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: | 4.58 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus IS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
368 litres | 1034 litres | |
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Volvo S60 has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 46 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 666 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2400 | |
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