Lexus GS 2012 vs Kia Optima 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 44 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 57 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.0 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Optima) 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: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus IS | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai ix35, Kia Cerato | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus GS 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: | 4.58 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Lexus GS is 27 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 505 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS has 25 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. The Kia Optima may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.6 metres less than that of the Kia Optima, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 9800 | |
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