Lexus LS 2000 vs Mazda Xedos 9 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 281 HP | 164 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 212 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 117 HP more power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 205 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 10.7 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 9) 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 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda Xedos 9 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: | 5.00 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.40 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger. Lexus LS is 12 cm longer than the Mazda Xedos 9, 6 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | 430 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Lexus LS has 122 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1800 | |
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