Volvo S80 2009 vs Lexus GS 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 18 HP less power than Lexus GS, but torque is 30 NM more than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 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 (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: | 4.85 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger. Volvo S80 is 3 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 430 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S80 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6800 | |
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