Lexus IS 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 2 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat CC. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat CC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 16 800 | |
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