Lexus GS 2008 vs Toyota Camry 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 307 HP | 277 HP | |
| Torque: | 368 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 30 HP more power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.9 | |
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The Lexus GS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that by driving the Lexus GS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Camry) 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 | |||
| 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, Lexus RX, 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. Toyota Camry might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Lexus GS is 1 cm longer than the Toyota Camry, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus GS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 504 litres | |
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Toyota Camry has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus GS has 144 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Camry. 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 Toyota Camry. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5000 | |
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