Lexus GS 2005 vs Hyundai Sonata 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 219 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 88 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 91 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.3 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata 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 (Hyundai Sonata) 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Lexus GS is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 523 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.9 metres less than that of the Hyundai Sonata, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`125 kg | 2`030 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`620 kg | 1`463 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 505 kg | 567 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Hyundai Sonata. Therefore, Hyundai Sonata is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 1800 | |
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