Lexus GS 2007 vs Volvo S80 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 347 HP | 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 32 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.9 | |
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The Lexus GS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Lexus GS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GX, Toyota Tundra | Used also on Volvo XC90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 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, 4 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.6 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`160 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 4600 | |
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