Lexus GS 2012 vs Lexus ES 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Hybrid | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 343 HP | 277 HP | |
| Torque: | 345 NM | 344 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 66 HP more power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Lexus ES. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) 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 | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 3 cm shorter than the Lexus ES, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 482 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 425 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS has 67 litres more trunk space than the Lexus ES. The Lexus ES may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | no data | |
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