Lexus GS 2016 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus GS) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Ford Focus), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 31 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 149 NM less than Ford Focus. Despite the higher power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
| Lexus GS consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Lexus GS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1470 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
| Lexus GS is 32 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus GS has 32 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| 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`235 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 800 | 5600 | |
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