Lexus GS 2000 vs Ford Mondeo 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 74 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 104 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 8.0 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo 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 (Ford Mondeo) 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 7 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 500 litres | |
| Lexus GS has 15 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 1`865 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`376 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 450 kg | 489 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1000 | |
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