Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Lexus IS 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 103 HP less power than Lexus IS, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 8.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 4.4 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 660 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 4.67 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 2 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 480 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Jetta has 30 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 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`900 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Jetta scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 15 800 | |
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