Honda Accord 2012 vs Lexus GS 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 209 HP | |
| Torque: | 247 NM | 253 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Honda Accord engine produces 21 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Lexus GS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.9 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Accord consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Honda Accord over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Honda Accord 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 (Honda Accord) 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: | 4.86 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Honda Accord is larger. Honda Accord is 28 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 1 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 447 litres | 530 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Honda Accord uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`795 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 14 400 | |
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