Honda Accord 2015 vs Lexus GS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Honda Accord engine produces 91 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.1 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Accord consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 920 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CR-V | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus GS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Honda Accord 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors.
Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda Accord 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 1 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 1 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 458 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage capacity. Honda Accord has 34 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Honda Accord can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`920 kg | 2`250 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`580 kg | 1`726 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 340 kg | 524 kg | |
| Honda Accord load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 54 procentiem less than Lexus GS. Therefore, Lexus GS is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 19 000 | |
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