Lexus GS 2012 vs Honda Accord 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Hybrid | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus GS) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Honda Accord) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 343 HP | 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 345 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 62 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 3 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): | no data | 9.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| 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 4 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 482 litres | 447 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS has 35 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: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.4 metres more than that of the Honda Accord, which means Lexus GS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 8200 | |
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