Lexus IS 2009 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus IS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Jetta) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 103 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 4.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 4.9 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 735 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1300 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. | |||
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`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5600 | |
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