Lexus GS 2012 vs Volvo S80 2013
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus GS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 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 | 1.6 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 - 343 HP | 115 - 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 - 378 NM | 240 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 - 8.6 seconds | 6.7 - 12.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 - 11.2 | 4.0 - 9.9 | |
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Lexus GS petrol engines consumes on average 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S80. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S80 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 480 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS has 50 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`131 | ~ 2`163 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 10 000 | |
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