Lexus LS 2007 vs Lexus GS 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 445 HP | 347 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 98 HP more power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Lexus GS. Despite the higher power, Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 11.0 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Lexus LS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus GS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus IS | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GX, Toyota Tundra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger. Lexus LS is 21 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 6 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 430 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus LS has 100 litres less trunk space than the Lexus GS. This could mean that the Lexus LS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Lexus LS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`730 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 6800 | |
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