Lexus IS 2005 vs Subaru Impreza 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| 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 | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 70 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 258 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.5 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Lexus IS and Subaru Impreza are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
368 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3400 | |
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