Volvo S80 2003 vs Lexus GS 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 219 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 294 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 89 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 12.0 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S60 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S80 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: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 2 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 75 litres less trunk space than the Lexus GS. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3800 | |
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