Lexus GS 2000 vs Hyundai Sonata 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 86 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 116 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.0 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 910 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Magentis | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Sonata 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: | 4.80 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 5 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 430 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Lexus GS has 85 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`423 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 450 kg | 597 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 33 procentiem less than Hyundai Sonata. Therefore, Hyundai Sonata is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1600 | |
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