Lexus LS 2003 vs Hyundai Elantra 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 282 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 177 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 274 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 7.0 | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Elantra) 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 LS) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Elantra 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: | 5.02 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger. Lexus LS is 50 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 11 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1222 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Lexus LS has 155 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`340 kg | 1`740 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`835 kg | 1`253 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 505 kg | 487 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 3400 | |
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