Lexus GS 2000 vs Alfa Romeo 166 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo 166) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 83 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 166, but torque is 10 NM less than Alfa Romeo 166. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 7.3 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 166 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 4.7 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 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 166 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 (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 | 1.82 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, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 500 litres | |
| Lexus GS has 15 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 166. | |||
| 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 | 2`000 | |
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| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1800 | |
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