Lexus LS 2003 vs Lexus LS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 282 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 493 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus LS 2003 engine produces 98 HP less power than Lexus LS 2006, whereas torque is 76 NM less than Lexus LS 2006. Due to the lower power, Lexus LS 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 11.1 | |
| Lexus LS 2003 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS 2003 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Used only for this car | |
| 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 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: | 5.02 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus LS 2003 is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus LS 2003 is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus LS 2006, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS 2003 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 510 litres | |
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Lexus LS 2003 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LS 2003 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Lexus LS 2006. The Lexus LS 2006 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS 2003 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Lexus LS 2006, which means Lexus LS 2003 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | 2`465 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8400 | |
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