Lexus GS 2012 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 17 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 3 NM less than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.5 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 6) 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 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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 | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Lexus GS is 29 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 438 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS has 92 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6, 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 (€): | 16 600 | 17 000 | |
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