Lexus IS 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 7.8 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus IS 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: | 450 litres | 532 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 82 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 18 000 | |
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