Lexus LS 2006 vs Lexus LS 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 282 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 417 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS 2006 is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS 2006 engine produces 98 HP more power than Lexus LS 2003, whereas torque is 76 NM more than Lexus LS 2003. Thanks to more power Lexus LS 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 11.4 | |
| Lexus LS 2006 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS 2003, which means that by driving the Lexus LS 2006 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus LS 2006 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: | 5.03 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus LS 2006 is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus LS 2006 is 1 cm longer than the Lexus LS 2003, 5 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS 2006 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 570 litres | |
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Lexus LS 2003 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus LS 2006 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LS 2003. This could mean that the Lexus LS 2006 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS 2006 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Lexus LS 2003, which means Lexus LS 2006 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`465 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 6200 | |
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