Lexus LS 2012 vs Hyundai Equus 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 386 HP | 430 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 44 HP less power than Hyundai Equus, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Hyundai Equus. Despite less power, Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 12.3 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Equus, which means that by driving the Lexus LS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 77 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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: | 18 years | 13 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: | 5.09 m | 5.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 7 cm shorter than the Hyundai Equus, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 474 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LS has 36 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Equus. The Hyundai Equus may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.7 metres less than that of the Hyundai Equus, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`455 | 2`510 | |
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| Average price (€): | 23 400 | no data | |
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