Lexus GS 2000 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 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 | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 375 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 91 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 81 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 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 Lexus GS, Lexus RC | |
| 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 Lexus IS 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Lexus GS is 22 cm longer than the Lexus IS, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 368 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Lexus GS has 137 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Lexus GS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4400 | |
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