Lexus ES 2001 vs Lexus GS 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 213 HP | 219 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 294 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Lexus ES engine produces 6 HP less power than Lexus GS, but torque is 4 NM more than Lexus GS. Despite less power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 12.0 | |
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The Lexus ES is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Lexus ES over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Lexus ES gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 10 years | 10 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES is 3 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus ES is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 515 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus ES has 105 litres less trunk space than the Lexus GS. This could mean that the Lexus ES uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3600 | |
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