Chrysler 200 2014 vs Lexus GS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 187 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 234 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 200 engine produces 54 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 116 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Chrysler 200 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.1 | |
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The Chrysler 200 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 200 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Chrysler 200 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 147 mm (5.8 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chrysler 200 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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 Chrysler 200 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Renegade | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus GS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 200 and Lexus GS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 453 litres | 458 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 200 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Chrysler 200 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`092 kg | 2`250 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`575 kg | 1`726 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 517 kg | 524 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 19 000 | |
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