Lexus IS 2015 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Passat CC. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.8 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Volkswagen Passat CC) 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) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus IS can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Lexus IS version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus IS is 14 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat CC, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 532 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 52 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 15 200 | |
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