Lexus GS 2012 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 11 HP less power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 97 NM less than Skoda Superb. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.1 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Superb 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 (Skoda Superb) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 28 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 625 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 95 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.5 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`795 kg | 2`050 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`555 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 240 kg | 620 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is more than two times less than Skoda Superb. Therefore, Skoda Superb is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 17 400 | |
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