Lexus GS 2005 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 11 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 40 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.8 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 2 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 500 litres | |
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SAAB 9-5 has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 70 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`125 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 2600 | |
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