Skoda Superb 2008 vs Lexus GS 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 109 HP less power than Lexus GS, but torque is 10 NM more than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 9.6 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 555 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Superb) 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 GS) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 2 cm longer than the Lexus GS, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Superb is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 430 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 135 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1.6 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7000 | |
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