Lexus GS 2000 vs Alfa Romeo 166 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 385 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 44 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 166, but torque is 91 NM less than Alfa Romeo 166. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 8.9 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 166 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 166, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 166 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo 166) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 8 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 166, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.6 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 166, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3200 | |
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