Lexus IS 2002 vs Nissan Primera 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 314 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 17 HP more power than Nissan Primera, but torque is 119 NM less than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 6.1 | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Nissan Primera) 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino | |
| 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 | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller. Lexus IS is 7 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | 1812 litres | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 140 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Primera (by 1337 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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