2014 Buick Verano vs 2014 Lexus IS

2014 Buick Verano

2014 Lexus IS

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Verano 4-Door Sedan	21	32	$22,752	$23,700
Verano 4-Door Sedan Convenience Group	21	32	$23,875	$24,870
Verano 4-Door Sedan Leather Group	21	32	$25,824	$26,900
Verano 4-Door Sedan Premium Group	21	30	$27,902	$29,065

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4-Door Sport Sedan Automatic AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
IS 250 4-Door Sport Sedan Automatic AWD	20	27	$35,930	$38,635
IS 250 4-Door Sport Sedan Automatic RWD	21	30	$33,573	$36,100
IS 250C 2-Door Conv	21	30	$39,861	$42,860
IS 350 4-Door Sedan AWD	19	26	$38,923	$41,850
IS 350 4-Door Sedan RWD	19	28	$36,841	$39,615
IS 350C 2-Door Conv	19	27	$43,839	$47,140
IS F 4-Door Sedan	16	23	$59,148	$63,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,752

$35,930

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,700

$38,635

Monthly Payment Estimate

$395 / month

$644 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Mild or slightly spicy--in either flavor, the 2014 Buick Verano delivers long on comfort, without bowing to sport-sedan cliches.

The 2014 Lexus IS is an important car for the brand, and at first impression, the redesign is off to a good start.

TCC Likes

Composed and quiet beyond its class
Luxurious interior
Very good ride quality

Bold new looks
Much-improved interior design
LFA-inspired details

TCC Dislikes

Base Verano isn't quick
Ventiports....no. Just, no.
Fuel economy's relatively low

Spindle grille can be overpowering for some
Hybrid unavailable in the U.S.
No manual transmission option

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Compact Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.9

53.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

44.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.0

90.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

34.7

32.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

38.2

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

183.9

183.7

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.7

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

110.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.4

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.3

60.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.3

13.8

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5 x - TBD -

11.4

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

11.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.6

17.4

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.0

35.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

RJ0

Front Tire Size

P235/45R18

P225/45VR17

Spare Tire Size

T115/70R16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RJ0

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAD

Rear Tire Size

P235/45R18

P225/45VR17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3300

3649

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x 4.0

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

17 X 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

512

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

100

Engine

Engine Order Code

LEA

Displacement

2.4L/145

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 6700

204 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas/4-cyl

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

171 @ 4900

185 @ 4800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.40

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.04

Trans Order Code

MH8

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

4.10

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.59

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.52

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Buick Verano

Lexus IS 250

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.00

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Double Wishbone

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.9

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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