Lexus IS 2005 vs Honda Accord 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 18 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.4 | |
| Lexus IS consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
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. | |||
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`045 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2000 | |
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