Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 86 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 9.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 Jetta) 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: | 9 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Jetta is 6 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 378 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Jetta has 132 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Volkswagen Jetta can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 6400 | |
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