Lexus GS 2007 vs SAAB 9-5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 99 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, but torque is 10 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.4 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) 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 | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 2 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 500 litres | |
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SAAB 9-5 has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 70 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.4 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 2600 | |
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