Lexus GS 2007 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 11 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 40 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Despite less power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.8 | |
| Lexus GS consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Lexus GS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 (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 | 10 years | |
| 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 (€): | 6800 | 2200 | |
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