Lexus LS 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 386 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 216 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 143 NM more than Volkswagen Passat CC. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 5.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 780 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat CC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat CC) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus LS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 532 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage space. Lexus LS has 22 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`455 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 18 000 | |
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