Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Lexus GS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 81 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 9.1 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo 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 (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): | 2`170 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 19 800 | |
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