Chevrolet Epica 2006 vs Lexus GS 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Epica engine produces 108 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 115 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Epica reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.6 | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Epica consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Epica over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Chevrolet Epica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Epica) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Epica is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Epica is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 430 litres | |
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Chevrolet Epica has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chevrolet Epica has 50 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. The Lexus GS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Epica is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Chevrolet Epica can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 6800 | |
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