Lexus GS 2015 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 49 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 94 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.5 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 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 6) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 440'000 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 Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 438 litres | |
| Lexus GS has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 17 600 | |
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