Volvo C70 2011 vs Lexus IS 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo C70) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 31 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 148 NM more than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.3 | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C70 consumes 2.9 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 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Volvo C70 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 4.62 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.15 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 is 4 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 26 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo C70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo C70 has 239 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.2 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`130 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 4600 | |
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