Lexus GS 2005 vs Lexus ES 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 344 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 26 HP less power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Lexus ES. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) 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 | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 3 cm shorter than the Lexus ES, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus GS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 425 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7000 | |
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