Volvo S60 2005 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S60) 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: | 185 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Volvo S60 engine produces 23 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 148 NM more than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 9.1 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo S60 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | 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. | |||
| Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 is 2 cm longer than the Lexus IS, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo S60 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S60 has 46 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 6400 | |
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