Lexus GS 2012 vs Honda Accord 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 377 NM | 342 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 25 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.4 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 940 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: | 4.85 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 5 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 447 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 42 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| 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): | 2`190 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 8200 | |
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