Volvo S80 2009 vs Lexus GS 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 296 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 368 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 65 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.9 | |
| Volvo S80 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S80 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo S80 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volvo S80 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 | 280 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S80 has 200 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`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 6800 | |
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