Toyota Avensis 2012 vs Lexus IS 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 223 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 221 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 76 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 41 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.3 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Avensis consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1530 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 5 cm longer than the Lexus IS, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Avensis is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 509 litres | 450 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Toyota Avensis has 59 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.4 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): | 2`020 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 18 400 | |
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