Skoda Superb 2002 vs Lexus GS 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 150 HP | 219 HP | |
Torque: | 210 NM | 294 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.2 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): | 8.3 | 12.0 | |
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 litres | 75 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
950 km on highway | 850 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 years | 10 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Installed 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: | yes | no | |
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 m | 4.80 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
Skoda Superb and Lexus GS are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 515 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 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`300 | 2`120 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 1800 | 3600 | |
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