Lexus GS 2015 vs Honda Accord 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 91 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.4 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Honda Accord 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 (Honda Accord) 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 Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | Used also on Honda CR-V | |
| 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. | |||
| Honda Accord 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors.
Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda Accord 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 1 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 492 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 34 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`250 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`726 kg | 1`580 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 524 kg | 340 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 35 procentiem more than Honda Accord. Therefore, Lexus GS is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 10 600 | |
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