Lexus GS 2015 vs Hyundai Elantra 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 91 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 172 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.0 | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Elantra) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | Used also on Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Lexus GS is larger. Lexus GS is 33 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 7 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 420 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Lexus GS has 38 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.6 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Lexus GS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | no data | |
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