Lexus GS 2000 vs Volvo S80 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 226 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GS engine produces 7 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.6 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GS could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 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 (Volvo S80) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1106 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 450 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1200 | |
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