Lexus ES 2018 vs Lexus GS 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 209 HP | |
| Torque: | 243 NM | 253 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 9 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.9 | |
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The Lexus ES is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Lexus ES gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus ES is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus ES is 40 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus ES is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 530 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus ES is 1.2 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Lexus ES can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`110 kg | 1`795 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 000 | 14 600 | |
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