Volkswagen Passat 2010 vs Lexus GS 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 97 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 9.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 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 (Volkswagen Passat) 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: | 4.77 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat is 5 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 430 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 135 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: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 1 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 7000 | |
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