Lexus IS 2009 vs Mazda 3 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 103 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 107 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.4 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 3 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) | 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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.58 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 and Mazda 3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 52 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| 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`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 5200 | |
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