Lexus IS 2005 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS 2009 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS 2005 engine produces 31 HP less power than Lexus IS 2009, but torque is 148 NM more than Lexus IS 2009. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 9.1 | |
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The Lexus IS 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS 2005 consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS 2009, which means that by driving the Lexus IS 2005 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus IS 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS 2005 and Lexus IS 2009 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
368 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS 2005 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Lexus IS 2009. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 7400 | |
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