Hyundai Sonata 2001 vs Lexus GS 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 219 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 294 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 86 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 116 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 12.0 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata 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 (Hyundai Sonata) 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: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Magentis | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Sonata 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: | 4.75 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 5 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 515 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage space. Hyundai Sonata has 85 litres less trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.2 metres more than that of the Lexus GS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3600 | |
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