Lexus IS 2005 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 177 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 27 HP more power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.8 | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Cruze) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 530'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Cruze engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Epica | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 2 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Cruze, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
368 litres | no data | |
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Chevrolet Cruze has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 72 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 1`930 | |
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| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4000 | |
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