Lexus IS 2009 vs Volvo C70 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 28 HP more power than Volvo C70, but torque is 98 NM less than Volvo C70. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.3 | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Volvo C70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) 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: | 4.64 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 6 cm longer than the Volvo C70, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
420 litres | 404 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 35 litres less trunk space than the Volvo C70. 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 16 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 2.5 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5000 | |
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