Lexus GS 2005 vs Volvo S80 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 49 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 10.0 | |
| Lexus GS consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Lexus GS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S80) 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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volvo V70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Lexus GS is smaller. Lexus GS is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 480 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage space. Lexus GS has 50 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 4200 | |
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