Lexus GS 2007 vs Volvo S80 2009

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Lexus GS
2007 - 2012
Volvo S80
2009 - 2011
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
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: 3.0 - 4.6 (petrol)1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 249 - 347 HP109 - 285 HP
Torque: 310 - 460 NM185 - 420 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.8 - 7.2 seconds6.9 - 12.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.9 - 11.04.9 - 11.3
Lexus GS petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 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)148 mm (5.8 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: 4.83 m4.85 m
Width: 1.82 m1.89 m
Height: 1.43 m1.49 m
Lexus GS is smaller.
Lexus GS is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 430 litres480 litres
Volvo S80 has more luggage space.
Lexus GS has 50 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80.
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo S80.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`198~ 2`168
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 70006200
Pros and Cons: Lexus GS has
  • automatic transmission only
  • also available in 2WD
  • only petrol engines available
Volvo S80 has
  • both manual and automatic
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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