Lexus GS 2006 vs Lexus RX 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 307 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 372 NM | 342 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 35 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 11.2 | |
| Lexus GS consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Lexus GS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RC | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.68 m | |
| Lexus GS is 8 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2130 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus GS has 9 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RX. 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: | 11.4 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Lexus RX, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5800 | |
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