Hyundai Equus 2013 vs Lexus LS 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 430 HP | 386 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 493 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
| Hyundai Equus engine produces 44 HP more power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Lexus LS. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Equus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 10.7 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Equus consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Equus could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 18 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus LS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Equus is 7 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Equus is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 474 litres | 510 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Equus has 36 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LS. This could mean that the Hyundai Equus uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Equus is 0.7 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means Hyundai Equus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 400 | |
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