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 | 290 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Lexus LS 2006 is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS 2006 engine produces 90 HP more power than Lexus LS 2003, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Lexus LS 2003. Thanks to more power Lexus LS 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 8.6 | |
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The Lexus LS 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS 2006 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS 2006 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus LS 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 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: | 5.15 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus LS 2006 is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus LS 2006 is 13 cm longer than the Lexus LS 2003, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 509 litres | 570 litres | |
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Lexus LS 2003 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus LS 2006 has 61 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS 2006 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Lexus LS 2003. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`515 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 6200 | |
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