Lexus GS 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 1 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Volkswagen Passat CC. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat CC 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 (Volkswagen Passat CC) 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus GS is 22 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat CC, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 532 litres | |
| Lexus GS has 2 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 15 200 | |
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