Honda Accord Type R (1998 – 2005) vs Lexus IS (1998 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 212 hp at most. The Honda Accord Type R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 8.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 9.6 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,305 kg against 1,355 kg. At 4,600 mm, the Honda Accord Type R is 201 mm longer than the Lexus IS.
| Specification |
Honda
Accord Type R
1998 – 2005
|
Lexus
IS
1998 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2005 | 1998 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 212 hp | 155 – 213 hp |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 195 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 s | 8.2 – 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 228 km/h | 215 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 L/100 km | 9.8 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,399 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,305 kg | 1,355 – 1,475 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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