Lexus IS 2002 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 19 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.1 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 626) 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 | 17 years | |
| 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 Mazda 626 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 | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Lexus IS is 9 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 192 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 626, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
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