Lexus IS 2013 vs Toyota Avensis 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 61 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 6.6 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Avensis) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Lexus IS is 5 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus IS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 509 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 29 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 7800 | |
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