Lexus GS 2008 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 307 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 368 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 22 HP more power than Volvo S80, but torque is 32 NM less than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 11.3 | |
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The Lexus GS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RC | Used also on Volvo XC60 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 480 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 120 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| 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`120 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 6200 | |
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