Lexus IS 2013 vs Volvo S60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 28 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 6.8 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | |
| 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 | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Lexus IS is 4 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1749 litres | |
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Lexus IS has more luggage capacity. Lexus IS has 100 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 11 800 | |
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