Lexus ES 2018 vs Lexus GS 2012
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Hybrid | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus ES) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Lexus GS) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 HP | 209 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 253 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 31 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 32 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 16.40 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 394 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`150 kg | 1`795 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`680 kg | 1`555 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 470 kg | 240 kg | |
| Lexus ES load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 49 procentiem more than Lexus GS. Therefore, Lexus ES is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 000 | 14 600 | |
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