Lexus GS 2012 vs Toyota Camry 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 344 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 41 HP more power than Toyota Camry, but torque is 2 NM less than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| 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 (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: | 11 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Camry engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS and Toyota Camry are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 483 litres | |
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Toyota Camry has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 78 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`359 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | no data | |
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