Lexus IS 2002 vs Honda Civic 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 41 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 61 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 6.6 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Civic) 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: | 4.50 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger. Lexus IS is 18 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
475 litres | 825 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 350 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.3 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`870 kg | 1`550 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`065 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 440 kg | 485 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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