Lexus IS 2005 vs Honda Accord 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 37 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.4 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Accord) 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 | 8 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 Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda FR-V | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus IS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Lexus IS is 8 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
368 litres | no data | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 81 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.9 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2200 | |
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