Lexus GS 2007 vs Lexus GS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 307 HP | |
| Torque: | 368 NM | 372 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6 seconds | |
| Lexus GS 2007 engine produces 11 HP less power than Lexus GS 2006, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Lexus GS 2006. Despite less power, Lexus GS 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 10.2 | |
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The Lexus GS 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS 2007 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS 2006, which means that by driving the Lexus GS 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus GS 2006 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS 2006 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS 2007 and Lexus GS 2006 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 430 litres | |
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Lexus GS 2006 has more luggage space. Lexus GS 2007 has 150 litres less trunk space than the Lexus GS 2006. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS 2007 is 1 metres less than that of the Lexus GS 2006, which means Lexus GS 2007 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5200 | |
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