Honda Accord 2003 vs Lexus IS 2002
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 223 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 35 HP more power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Lexus IS. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.8 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Accord consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Honda Accord over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Accord) 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: | 15 years | 19 years | |
| 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: | 4.66 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Honda Accord is larger. Honda Accord is 16 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 4 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 459 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 475 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage capacity. Honda Accord has 149 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 1 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Honda Accord can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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