Lexus GS 2000 vs Mazda Xedos 9 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 164 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 212 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 55 HP more power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 82 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 10.7 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda Xedos 9) 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 | |
| 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 Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda Xedos 9 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 | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
| Lexus GS is 8 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 9, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GS is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 430 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS has 85 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. The Mazda Xedos 9 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1800 | |
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