Lexus GS 2012 vs Volvo S80 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 344 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 14 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 96 NM less than Volvo S80. Despite less power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 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: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S80 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 | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS and Volvo S80 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 480 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1.1 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`359 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 10 000 | |
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