Lexus GS 2012 vs Peugeot 508 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 508) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 89 HP more power than Peugeot 508, but torque is 47 NM less than Peugeot 508. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 3.9 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 750 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1840 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 2000 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 (Peugeot 508) 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus IS | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Lexus GS is 25 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS has 15 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 508. The Peugeot 508 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 | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 7000 | |
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