Lexus GS 2015 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 91 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 148 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.7 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Focus) 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 | 420'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus GS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
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Lexus GS is larger, but lower. Lexus GS is 32 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 476 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1502 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus GS has 18 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. 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 | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 800 | 6000 | |
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