Volkswagen Passat 2000 vs Lexus GS 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) 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: | 130 HP | 219 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 294 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 89 HP less power than Lexus GS, but torque is 16 NM more than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 12.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 6.4 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 960 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 850 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: | 4.70 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Passat is 10 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 515 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat has 40 litres less trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`960 kg | 2`120 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4400 | |
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