Lexus GS 2007 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Mondeo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 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 119 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, but torque is 10 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.1 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo 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 (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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max, 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. | |||
| Ford Mondeo 2007 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Mondeo 2007 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 2`125 kg | 2`190 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`695 kg | 1`503 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 430 kg | 687 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 60 procentiem less than Ford Mondeo. Therefore, Ford Mondeo is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 2400 | |
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