Lexus GS 2015 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 91 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 4.9 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 630 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Superb) 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: | 280'000 km | 360'000 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 Skoda Superb engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Leon, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 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 2 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 625 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus GS has 167 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. This could mean that the Lexus GS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 19 800 | |
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