Lexus GS 2007 vs Hyundai Sonata 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 84 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.6 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Sonata) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus GS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Lexus GS and Hyundai Sonata are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 523 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 93 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.5 metres less than that of the Hyundai Sonata, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`125 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`695 kg | 1`420 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 430 kg | 560 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem less than Hyundai Sonata. Therefore, Hyundai Sonata is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 2400 | |
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