Kia Cerato 2018 vs Lexus GS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Kia Cerato engine produces 37 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Lexus GS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.1 | |
|
The Kia Cerato is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Cerato consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Kia Cerato over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Cerato) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | 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. Kia Cerato 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: | 4.64 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
|
Kia Cerato is smaller. Kia Cerato is 24 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 458 litres | |
|
Kia Cerato has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Cerato has 44 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: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.6 metres less than that of the Lexus GS, which means Kia Cerato can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia Cerato has
|
Lexus GS has
| |