Lexus ES 2001 vs Volvo S80 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 213 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is more dynamic to drive. Lexus ES engine produces 83 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.8 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus ES could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | Used also on Volvo S60 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S80 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: | 4.83 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Lexus ES is 1 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus ES is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus ES has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
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