Test drive Volvo S60 vs Lexus IS 220d vs Jaguar X-Type: style first
Lexus is showing serious ambitions for a larger share of the middle class, for which they have prepared a new attractive design style and the first-ever diesel engine. Whether and to what extent the IS 220d meets the high expectations is shown by a careful comparison with k
The Lexus diesel engine excels in many ways - in terms of performance, power and especially low emissions. However, the truth is that the bare numbers don't tell everyone: while even on a cold start in the early morning, this car's four-cylinder engine enjoys extremely restrained acoustics, its meager temperament quickly leads to serious disappointment.
At low revs, literally nothing happens under the IS 220d's bonnet. Due to the large difference in the six gear ratios of the Lexus manual transmission, any upshifting will cause the speed to drop to a critically low level. So it would be better to forget about a trip in third gear with the maximum allowed in the city of 50 km / h ...
S60 demonstrates dynamic and X-Type - balanced temperament.
Despite the lower horsepower and torque figures, the S60 is definitely ahead of the Lexus in terms of elasticity and acceleration. The powerful traction of all operating modes, which the Swede demonstrates, is additionally emphasized by the characteristic roar of a five-cylinder engine that is pleasant to the ear, which never gets louder than that of any gasoline “brother” with the same number of cylinders. In addition to the harmonious development of power, Volvo also scores points with its impressive efficiency - fuel consumption in the test was 8,4 liters, which provides a range of 800 kilometers on a single charge.
Although the jaguar has the lowest power (155 hp) and the highest fuel consumption in this test, its engine performs well. It reacts easily and spontaneously when gas is applied, its sound always stays in the background and even achieves better results in elasticity than its two opponents. The calm and balanced temperament, which is so appreciated by connoisseurs of the aristocratic British brand, is one of the strengths of the X-Type.
Lexus disappointed with weak brakes
Lexus shows weaknesses in terms of efficiency and reliability of its braking system - in a test with braking on various surfaces, it showed a disastrous 174 meters for braking from 100 km / h. Reviews about the comfort of this car are also not very good, although the level of equipment used for the test The Luxury Line proved to be much more harmonious than the previously tested Sport version. But this does not change the fact that when overcoming small irregularities, continuous oscillations are observed, and with more serious shocks, strong vertical movements from the rear axle appear. As a result, the more agile, flexible and comfortable S60 is a better choice than the IS 220d.
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2020-08-30
