Lexus IS 2009 vs Citroen C4 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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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 | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 92 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 102 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.1 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C4) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
| Lexus IS is 4 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 440 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 62 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4600 | |
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