Lexus GS 2000 vs SAAB 9-5 1997
| 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 240 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 69 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 54 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.2 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, 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 | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-5 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 (SAAB 9-5) 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| 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 SAAB 9-5 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS and SAAB 9-5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 800 | |
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