Lexus GS 2012 vs Toyota Camry 2014
| 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 (Toyota Camry) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 343 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 345 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 94 HP more power than Toyota Camry, but torque is 1 NM less than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 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 (Toyota Camry) 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 | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS and Toyota Camry are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 482 litres | 483 litres | |
| Lexus GS has 1 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | no data | |
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