Lexus IS 2005 vs Lexus GS 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 307 HP | |
| Torque: | 375 NM | 368 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 3 HP more power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Lexus GS. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 71 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus IS is 25 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
368 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus IS has 18 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. The Lexus GS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1.2 metres less than that of the Lexus GS, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 7000 | |
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