Lexus IS 2013 vs Volvo V40 Cross Country 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Hybrid | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus IS) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Volvo V40 Cross Country) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 Cross Country is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 31 HP less power than Volvo V40 Cross Country, whereas torque is 139 NM less than Volvo V40 Cross Country. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 8.3 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40 Cross Country, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V40 Cross Country can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Lexus IS is 30 cm longer than the Volvo V40 Cross Country, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 335 litres | |
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Lexus IS has more luggage capacity. Lexus IS has 115 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40 Cross Country. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo V40 Cross Country, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`070 | |
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| Average price (€): | 15 800 | no data | |
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