Lexus GS 2000 vs Hyundai Sonata 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 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: | 219 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 219 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 58 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 8.7 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata 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 (Hyundai Sonata) 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: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Lexus GS and Hyundai Sonata are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 523 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 2`030 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`471 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 450 kg | 559 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem less than Hyundai Sonata. Therefore, Hyundai Sonata is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
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| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1800 | |
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