Lexus IS 2013 vs Honda Civic 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 34 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 6.7 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Civic) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| 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: | 4.67 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 4 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 428 litres | |
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Lexus IS has more luggage capacity. Lexus IS has 52 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`315 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Lexus IS is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 18 600 | |
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