Skoda Superb 2002 vs Lexus GS 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 99 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.8 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 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 (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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | 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. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Superb 2002 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Skoda Superb is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Superb is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 577 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1228 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 11.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1.8 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`865 kg | 2`125 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`275 kg | 1`620 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 505 kg | |
| Skoda Superb load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Lexus GS. Therefore, Skoda Superb is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3600 | |
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