Lexus IS 2009 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is a more dynamic driving. Lexus IS engine produces 8 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, but torque is 28 NM less than Volkswagen EOS. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.3 | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Volkswagen EOS) 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: | 17 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Used also on Volkswagen Jetta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus IS is 23 cm longer than the Volkswagen EOS, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
420 litres | 380 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 40 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. 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 Lexus IS (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen EOS, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5000 | |
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