Lexus GS 2012 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 62 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 69 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.0 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1180 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus IS | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus GS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Lexus GS is 18 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 5 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 519 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS has 11 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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1.2 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 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 4800 | |
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