Ford Mondeo 2013 vs Lexus GS 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.5 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 HP | 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 249 NM | 221 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 3 HP less power than Lexus GS, but torque is 28 NM more than Lexus GS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 4.4 | |
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The Lexus GS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Mondeo) 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: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo and Lexus GS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 429 litres | 458 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage space. Ford Mondeo has 29 litres less trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 23 400 | |
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