Lexus LS 2000 vs Lexus ES 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 281 HP | 213 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 68 HP more power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 119 NM more than Lexus ES. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 9.2 | |
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The Lexus ES is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger. Lexus LS is 17 cm longer than the Lexus ES, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | 410 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Lexus LS has 142 litres more trunk space than the Lexus ES. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3000 | |
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