Lexus IS 2009 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 22 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.4 | |
| Lexus IS consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus IS 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 (Volvo S40) 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus IS is 11 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 26 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4200 | |
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