Volvo C70 2006 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 28 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 98 NM more than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.3 | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C70 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Volvo C70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Volvo C70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) 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: | 4.58 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C70 is 6 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
404 litres | 420 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo C70 has 35 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 16 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 2.5 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4600 | |
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