Lexus GS 2012 vs Honda Accord 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 317 HP | 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 378 NM | 342 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 36 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 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 | |
| 830 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 4 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.8 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`885 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 8200 | |
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