Lexus GS 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 31 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 247 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 5.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Lexus GS is 19 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 586 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 56 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 16 400 | |
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