Lexus LS 2003 vs Kia Opirus 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 282 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 79 HP more power than Kia Opirus, whereas torque is 119 NM more than Kia Opirus. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 11.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Opirus) 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Terracan, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Opirus 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 | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 4 cm longer than the Kia Opirus, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 440 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Lexus LS has 130 litres more trunk space than the Kia Opirus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1 metres less than that of the Kia Opirus, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | 2`253 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3000 | |
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