Peugeot 408 2017 vs Lexus IS 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 115 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 408 engine produces 130 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 408 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 9.0 | |
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The Peugeot 408 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 408 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Peugeot 408 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 408 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 408) 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: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C4, Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 408 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.43 m | |
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Peugeot 408 is larger. Peugeot 408 is 2 cm longer than the Lexus IS, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 408 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 306 litres | |
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Peugeot 408 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 408 has 254 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 408 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Lexus IS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | no data | |
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