Skoda Superb 2002 vs Lexus GS 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Skoda Superb) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus GS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 148 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 9.8 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 4.3 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 645 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 980 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. | |||
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: | no data | 430 litres | |
| 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 (kg): | 1`600 | 2`125 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 5200 | |
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