Lexus GS 2015 vs Honda Accord 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 49 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Honda Accord. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.1 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 350'000 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS and Honda Accord are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 473 litres | |
| Lexus GS has 15 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 400 | 19 600 | |
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