Lexus GS 2005 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) 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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 310 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 119 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 5.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 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 (Volkswagen Passat) 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 | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus GS is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus GS is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 7 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 475 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus GS has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`960 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 1400 | |
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