Lexus IS 2002 vs Rover 45 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 38 HP more power than Rover 45, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Rover 45. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.1 | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Rover 45 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Rover 45) 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 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 75, Rover 25 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Rover 45 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: | 4.50 m | 4.36 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 14 cm longer than the Rover 45, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | 717 litres | |
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Rover 45 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 70 litres less trunk space than the Rover 45. 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 Rover 45 (by 242 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Rover 45, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
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