Lexus GS 2012 vs Skoda Superb 2015
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus GS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Skoda Superb has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus GS is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Skoda Superb can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Lexus GS also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 3.5 | 1.4 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 - 343 HP | 120 - 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 - 378 NM | 200 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 - 8.6 seconds | 5.8 - 11 seconds | |
| In general, Lexus GS are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Skoda Superb. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 - 11.2 | 3.8 - 7.1 | |
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Lexus GS petrol engines consumes on average 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Skoda Superb. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 5 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 625 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 95 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.9 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Lexus GS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`131 kg | ~ 2`061 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 17 400 | |
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