Lexus IS 2005 vs Volvo S60 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 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: | 208 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 38 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.0 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S60 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo S60 2004 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S60 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS and Volvo S60 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
368 litres | 1034 litres | |
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Volvo S60 has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 46 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 666 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2600 | |
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