Lexus IS 2002 vs Opel Vectra 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 33 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.3 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Vectra) 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 | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller. Lexus IS is 10 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 190 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 885 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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