Lexus ES 2006 vs Lexus GS 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 307 HP | |
| Torque: | 344 NM | 368 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 32 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RC | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES is 3 cm longer than the Lexus GS, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus ES is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 6800 | |
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