Lexus ES 2006 vs Volvo S80 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 344 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is more dynamic to drive. Lexus ES engine produces 75 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 44 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna | Used also on Volvo V70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus ES engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Lexus ES and Volvo S80 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4600 | |
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