Lexus IS 2005 vs Toyota Avensis 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Lexus IS) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Avensis) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 48 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.7 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Toyota Avensis) 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Lexus IS 2005 2.2 engine: The Toyota 2AD-FHV (2.2 D-CAT) is a powerful diesel engine, but it is also known for a number of serious reliability concerns. While it delivers strong performance, ownership costs can rise significantly once the mileage reaches around 150,000–200,000 km.
The most notorious weakness is failure of the ... More about Lexus IS 2005 2.2 engine Toyota Avensis 2006 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise. One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Avensis 2006 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Lexus IS is 6 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 142 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3000 | |
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