Lexus IS 2002 vs Ford Focus 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 6.4 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Focus) 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Ford C-Max | |
| 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 | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Lexus IS is 16 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | 1247 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 75 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. 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 Ford Focus (by 772 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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