Lexus IS 2005 vs Nissan Primera 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 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 | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 57 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.7 | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Nissan Primera) 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 | |||
| 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 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Primera 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 | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus IS is 1 cm longer than the Nissan Primera, 4 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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Nissan Primera has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 72 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 1400 | |
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