Lexus GS 2005 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 1 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 40 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Despite less power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 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 (SAAB 9-5) 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 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Lexus GS is 1 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.8 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`125 kg | 1`800 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1200 | |
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