Lexus ES 2012 vs Lexus ES 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Hybrid | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus ES 2012) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Lexus ES 2016) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Lexus ES 2012 engine produces 23 HP less power than Lexus ES 2016, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Lexus ES 2016. Despite less power, Lexus ES 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 7.9 | |
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The Lexus ES 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES 2012 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES 2016, which means that by driving the Lexus ES 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus ES 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES 2016 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Lexus ES 2016 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Lexus ES 2016 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES 2012 and Lexus ES 2016 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 460 litres | |
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Lexus ES 2016 has more luggage space. Lexus ES 2012 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Lexus ES 2016. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`100 | |
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