Lexus IS 2009 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 86 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Jetta 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 (Volkswagen Jetta) 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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Lexus IS is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 132 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 5000 | |
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