Chevrolet Impala 2006 vs Lexus LS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 214 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 498 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chevrolet Impala engine produces 166 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 208 NM less than Lexus LS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.8 | |
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The Chevrolet Impala is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Impala consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Impala over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus LS 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 Impala) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Impala is 3 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Impala is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 510 litres | |
| Chevrolet Impala has 17 litres more trunk space than the Lexus LS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 11 800 | |
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