Lexus GS 2000 vs Lexus GS 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 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 | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 312 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Lexus GS 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS 2000 engine produces 26 HP less power than Lexus GS 2005, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Lexus GS 2005. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 10.2 | |
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The Lexus GS 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS 2000 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS 2000 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 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 2000 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus GS 2005 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS 2000 is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus GS 2005, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS 2000 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 430 litres | |
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Lexus GS 2000 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS 2000 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS 2005. The Lexus GS 2005 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 2000 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Lexus GS 2005, which means Lexus GS 2000 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5200 | |
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