Rover 75 1999 vs Lexus GS 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Rover 75) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus GS) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 219 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 294 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Rover 75 engine produces 103 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Rover 75 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 12.0 | |
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The Rover 75 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 75 consumes 6.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Rover 75 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 930 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Rover 75 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Rover 75) 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: | 4.75 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Rover 75 is 5 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 75 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Lexus GS has more luggage space. Rover 75 has 83 litres less trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 75 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Rover 75 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
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| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3600 | |
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