Lexus GS 2007 vs Toyota Camry 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 82 HP more power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 86 NM more than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.5 | |
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The Toyota Camry is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Camry 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 (Toyota Camry) 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 Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Camry 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. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2009 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Lexus GS and Toyota Camry are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 535 litres | |
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Toyota Camry has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 105 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.6 metres less than that of the Toyota Camry, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 5000 | |
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