Peugeot 607 2005 vs Lexus GS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 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: | 211 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 607 engine produces 38 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 607 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.8 | |
| Peugeot 607 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 607 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 607 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 607) 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 GS) 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: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 407 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 607 is 5 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 607 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 607 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Peugeot 607 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`125 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 5000 | |
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