Lexus IS 2002 vs Skoda Octavia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 15 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 125 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 5.5 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Octavia) 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 | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller. Lexus IS is 7 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | 1350 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 217 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 875 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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