Lexus ES 2018 vs Lexus GS 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 292 HP | |
| Torque: | 356 NM | 352 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 43 HP less power than Lexus GS, but torque is 4 NM more than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| 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 | 4.85 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 13 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus ES is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 405 litres | |
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Lexus ES has more luggage capacity. Lexus ES has 67 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| 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`150 kg | 2`305 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`655 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 495 kg | 485 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 000 | 14 600 | |
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