Opel Astra 2007 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 58 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 68 NM more than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 9.3 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) 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: | 6 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 16 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | 420 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 40 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 Opel Astra (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`983 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4600 | |
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