Skoda Superb 2015 vs Lexus GS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 91 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 9.1 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 705 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1490 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Superb) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Superb is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 625 litres | 458 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Superb has 167 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. The Lexus GS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.1 metres less than that of the Lexus GS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 23 400 | |
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