Lexus IS 2009 vs Volvo S60 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 23 HP more power than Volvo S60, but torque is 148 NM less than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.6 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
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Volvo S60 has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 46 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3200 | |
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