Toyota Avensis 2003 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 116 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 61 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.3 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Avensis consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Avensis) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus IS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris | |
| 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 Lexus IS 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine Lexus IS 2005 2.2 engine: The Toyota 2AD-FHV (2.2 D-CAT) is a powerful diesel engine, but it is also known for a number of serious reliability concerns. While it delivers strong performance, ownership costs can rise significantly once the mileage reaches around 150,000–200,000 km. The most notorious weakness is failure of the ... More about Lexus IS 2005 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 5 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 368 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 1.2 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Toyota Avensis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 2`075 | |
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| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4200 | |
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