Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Lexus IS 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Jetta) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus IS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 140 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 9.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 4.8 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 720 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Jetta is 4 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 306 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Lexus IS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 metres more than that of the Lexus IS. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`900 kg | 2`125 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 12 600 | |
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