Lexus GS 2005 vs Honda Accord 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 94 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.7 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Honda Accord 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 (Honda Accord) 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Honda Accord 2003 2.0 engine: In 2001, Honda introduced the K-series engine lineup, featuring an aluminum block with an open-deck design and cast-iron cylinder liners. It utilizes a port fuel injection system, a 16-valve aluminum cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, individual ignition coils, a VTC cam ... More about Honda Accord 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus GS is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus GS is 16 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 6 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 459 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus GS has 29 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. 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 Honda Accord, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`920 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 1800 | |
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