Lexus IS 2002 vs Honda Civic 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 5 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 42 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.4 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 650 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Honda CRX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.46 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 4 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 25 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. 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 | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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