Lexus GS 2012 vs Volvo S80 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 377 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 2 HP more power than Volvo S80, but torque is 63 NM less than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 9.9 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S80 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RC | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS and Volvo S80 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 480 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 10 000 | |
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