Lexus IS 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 2 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger, but lower. Lexus IS is 39 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
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Lexus IS has more luggage capacity. Lexus IS has 28 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 3600 | |
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