Toyota Avensis 2006 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.1 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 56 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.1 | |
| Toyota Avensis consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2006 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ... More about Toyota Avensis 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 6 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 378 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Toyota Avensis has 142 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.8 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`895 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 7000 | |
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