Lexus LS 2012 vs Hyundai Equus 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Hybrid | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 394 HP | 430 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai Equus is a more dynamic driving. Lexus LS engine produces 36 HP less power than Hyundai Equus, but torque is 10 NM more than Hyundai Equus. Due to the lower power, Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 12.3 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 3 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 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 77 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 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: | 17 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: | 5.18 m | 5.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai Equus, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 474 litres | |
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Hyundai Equus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus LS has 104 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Equus. This could mean that the Lexus LS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai Equus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`730 | 2`510 | |
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| Average price (€): | 23 400 | no data | |
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