Volvo S90 2015 vs Lexus GS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S90 engine produces 8 HP more power than Lexus GS, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 9.1 | |
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The Volvo S90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S90 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Volvo S90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S90 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 (Volvo S90) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 152 mm (6 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S90 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo S90 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Volvo S90 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S90 is 8 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S90 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 458 litres | |
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Volvo S90 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S90 has 42 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Lexus GS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 20 200 | |
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