Lexus GS 2005 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 108 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.2 | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Chevrolet Epica 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 (Chevrolet Epica) 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 | 8 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 2 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 480 litres | |
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Chevrolet Epica has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus GS has 50 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. This could mean that the Lexus GS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Epica, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2400 | |
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