Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 8 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 28 NM more than Lexus IS. Despite less power, Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.3 | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen EOS consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Volkswagen EOS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 910 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 (Volkswagen EOS) 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: | 4 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Jetta | 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. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen EOS is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen EOS is 23 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | 420 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen EOS has 40 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. The Lexus IS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus IS (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.7 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Volkswagen EOS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4600 | |
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