I always said id find i hard to find an alternative car to the IS, so after a month of having the Golf i think i have
Here's a few comparissons
General
IS200 2.0 SE
Length 4400 mm
Width 1725 mm
Height 1420 mm
Weight 1380 kg
Fuel Delivery Multi point fuel injection
Gears 6 Speed
Golf GTi 2.0t
Length 4204 mm
Width 2010 mm
Height 1485 mm
Weight 1328 kg
Fuel Delivery Direct injection
Gears 6 Speed
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Performance
IS200 2.0 SE
Engine Size 1988 cc
Cylinders 6
0-60 mph 9.2 s
Power Output 153 bhp
Valves 24
Torque 195 Nm 144 lb-ft
Top Speed 134 mph
Golf GTi 2.0t
Engine Size 1984 cc
Cylinders 4
0-60 mph 7.0 s
Power Output 197 bhp
Valves 16
Torque 280 Nm 207 lb-ft
Top Speed 146 mph
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Running Costs
IS200 2.0 SE
Average MPG based on a trip to WIM (approx 300 mile round trip) 29 MPG, 3 quaters of a tank used
Tank Capacity 70 litres
Insurance Group 12
Euro Emissions Standard III
CO2 Emissions 231 g/km
Road Tax Band F
Golf Gti 2.0t
Average MPG based on a trip to WIM (approx 300 mile round trip) 40.4 MPG (according to onboard computer), half a tank used
Tank Capacity 55 litres
Insurance Group 17
Euro Emissions Standard IV
CO2 Emissions 189 g/km
Road Tax Band F
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