Lexus GS 2005 vs Skoda Superb 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Superb) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 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 109 HP more power than Skoda Superb, but torque is 10 NM less than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 6.3 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| Skoda Superb 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 (Skoda Superb) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Lexus GS is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus GS is 2 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 6 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 462 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus GS has 32 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. 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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1.8 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2000 | |
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