Lexus GS 2015 vs Volvo S80 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 63 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.9 | |
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The Lexus GS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Lexus GS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 950 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S80 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 390'000 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 Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 3 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 480 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus GS has 22 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 200 | 8600 | |
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