Lexus GS 2000 vs Lexus ES 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 213 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Lexus GS engine produces 6 HP more power than Lexus ES, but torque is 4 NM less than Lexus ES. Despite the higher power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.2 | |
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The Lexus ES is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Lexus ES gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) 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 | 10 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 3 cm shorter than the Lexus ES, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 410 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS has 105 litres more trunk space than the Lexus ES. The Lexus ES may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3000 | |
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