Lexus GS 2005 vs Volvo S80 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 283 HP | 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 32 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Volvo S80. Despite less power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 12.0 | |
| Lexus GS consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 840 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S80 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus LS, Lexus SC | Used also on Volvo XC90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 2`160 kg | 2`320 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`700 kg | 1`742 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 578 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Volvo S80. Therefore, Volvo S80 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
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| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3600 | |
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