Skoda Superb 2002 vs Lexus GS 2000

 
Skoda Superb
2002 - 2006
Lexus GS
2000 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 1.8 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chain and beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 150 HP219 HP
Torque: 210 NM294 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds8.2 seconds
Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving.
Skoda Superb engine produces 69 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 84 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.312.0
The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Skoda Superb consumes 3.7 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 555 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres75 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle620 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway850 km on highway
Skoda Superb 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 (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 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES
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.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Skoda Superb 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.
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 m4.80 m
Width: 1.76 m1.80 m
Height: 1.47 m1.44 m
Skoda Superb and Lexus GS are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: no data515 litres
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.8 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 (kg): 1`3002`120
Safety: no data
Quality:
average
no data
Average price (€): 18003600
Pros and Cons: Skoda Superb has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Lexus GS has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
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