Lexus GS 2007 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S80) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 74 HP more power than Volvo S80, but torque is 110 NM less than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 6.6 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 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 (Volvo S80) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 480 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 50 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`200 | |
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| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5400 | |
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