2009 Lexus IS vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2009 Lexus IS and 2009 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus IS (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus IS weights approximately 286 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lexus IS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Lexus IS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touran, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lexus IS (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus IS | 2009 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Lexus | Volkswagen |
| Model | IS | Touran |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2231 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 15.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
