Lexus IS 2013 vs Honda Accord 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 228 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 28 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.2 | |
| Lexus IS consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Accord) 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 | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller. Lexus IS is 21 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 447 litres | |
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Lexus IS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus IS has 33 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1.2 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 8600 | |
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