Lexus GS 2007 vs Ford Mondeo 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 104 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.9 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Mondeo) 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 | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 2 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 554 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 124 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 4600 | |
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