Lexus IS 2002 vs Toyota Avensis 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus IS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Avensis) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 45 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, but torque is 55 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 5.9 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Avensis 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 (Toyota Avensis) 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2000 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2000 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 2 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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