Lexus IS 2002 vs Opel Vectra 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus IS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Vectra) 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 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 | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 280 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 30 HP more power than Opel Vectra, but torque is 85 NM less 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 | 6.0 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 3.8 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 570 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra 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 (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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| 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 Opel Vectra 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 | 4.60 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`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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