Lexus ES 2010 vs Lexus GS 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 292 HP | |
| Torque: | 344 NM | 352 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 15 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) 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: | 21 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus ES 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: | 4.88 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES is 3 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
| Lexus ES has 10 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`305 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 16 600 | |
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