Lexus GS 2012 vs Honda Accord 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 228 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 29 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.2 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Honda Accord 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 (Honda Accord) 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 | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 29 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 447 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS has 83 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 8200 | |
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