Lexus IS 2009 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 58 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.9 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 3) 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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: | 4.59 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger, but lower. Lexus IS is 10 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 52 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3600 | |
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